Job Description

Directed Energy Technologist

The Challenge:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your directed energy (DE) technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in defense technology? You understand your customers environment and how to develop the right solutions for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technology development approaches makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

As a leader in systems engineering, were looking for you to solve complex challenges and shape the future of DE by leading high energy laser development efforts. You will not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Share your expertise through leadership and mentoring. Grow your skills by merging research and development with systems engineering to create mission-ready DE technology. Join our team and create the future of DE in defense.

Empower change with us.

You Have:

-7 years of experience with science, technology, research, or development for directed energy systems

-5 years of experience with research and development of optical systems, including lasers, imaging, or targeting for defense applications

-5 years of experience with R&D, prototyping, or production of high-power laser systems

-Experience with systems engineering, including requirements development, system architecture, such as electro-optical, controls, power and thermal subsystems, system performance predictions and analysis, or requirements verification

-Experience with quantitative performance analysis, including Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), line-of-sight and pointing, camera and sensor performance, laser performance, or radiometry
-Knowledge of engineering disciplines focused on optical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software and how to provide technical guidance to all disciplines

-Ability to obtain a security clearance

-BA or BS degree

Nice if you Have:

-Experience with developing an architecture from scratch or developing hardware solutions for end-to-end optical and laser systems
-Experience in project management with a focus on technical supervision or guidance, and technical risk management
-MA or MS degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Build Your Career:

When you join Booz Allen, youll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals doing similar work across multiple markets. Youll share best practices and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. In addition, you will have access to a wealth of training resources through our Engineering & Science University, an online learning portal where you can access more than 5000 tech courses, certifications and books. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications that directly impact your role? You may be able to take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. Well help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.

Were an EOE that empowers our peopleno matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristicto fearlessly drive change.