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You will leverage deep expertise in optical systems and fiber-optic technologies to develop innovative solutions while supporting both new product development and existing products throughout their lifecycle.\n\n*To be considered for Staff Optics Engineer, you will need:*\n\n* Bachelor’s degree in physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n* Minimum 7 years of experience in optical system design, development, and testing.\n* Significant experience using Zemax for optical design, simulation, and optimization.\n* Experience developing and integrating fiber-optic technologies and devices.\n* Strong understanding of laser systems, optical alignment techniques, and imaging-based systems.\n* Experience creating technical documentation, test procedures, and manufacturing processes.\n* Knowledge of applicable standards related to lasers, fiber-optics, and optical manufacturing processes.\n* Ability to troubleshoot complex optical and electro-optical systems.\n* Strong communication and collaboration skills.\n* Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.\n\n*Preferred Qualifications*\n\n* PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, or a related field.\n* Experience with fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, multi-fiber harnesses, and high-power optical devices.\n* Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments.\n* Experience developing manufacturing processes for silicon micromachined devices and/or MEMS-based technologies.\n* Laser Safety Officer experience or certification.\n\nPay: $120,564.85 - $170,863.05 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k) matching\n* Employee assistance program\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Parental leave\n* Professional development assistance\n* Referral program\n* Relocation assistance\n* Retirement plan\n* Tuition reimbursement\n* Vision insurance\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information?\n* Experience with fiber-optic rotary joints, optical switches, multi-fiber harnesses, and high-power optical devices? (Plus)\n\nEducation:\n* Doctorate (Preferred)\n\nExperience:\n* Optics Engineer: 7 years (Preferred)\n* Optical system design, development, and testing.: 7 years (Required)\n* Using Zemax for optical design, simulation, and optimization: 3 years (Required)\n* Develop and integrating fiber-optic technologies & devices: 3 years (Required)\n* Lasers, optical alignment techniques, & imaging: 3 years (Required)\n* Create technical documents, test procedures & manufacturing: 3 years (Required)\n* Troubleshoot complex optical and electro-optical systems: 3 years (Required)\n\nAbility to Relocate:\n* Blacksburg, VA 24060: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Lgl Technologies","rawCompany":"lgl technologies","city":"Blacksburg","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-19T10:57:41.328Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3029.08","title":"Photonics Technicians","slug":"photonics-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"335921","title":"Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing","slug":"fiber-optic-cable-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Fiber Optic Engineer","description":"Staff Optics Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of advanced fiber-optic, laser, and electro-optic technologies used in mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. 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