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Senior Optical Engineer

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

This position is part-time, expected at less than 20 hours/week. The candidate will possess the ... Experience with in-depth analysis of optical systems for reverse engineering * Knowledge of electro ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time optical engineer in the United States is $143,611.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Optical Engineer vs Optical Technician?

AspectPart Time Optical EngineerOptical Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in optics, physics, or engineeringAssociate's degree or technical certification in optics or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of optical systems, often in labs or officesAssembly, alignment, and maintenance of optical devices, typically in labs or manufacturing settings
Industry UsageResearch institutions, optical companies, tech firmsManufacturers, labs, and repair facilities

Part Time Optical Engineers focus on designing and developing optical systems, requiring higher education and analytical skills. Optical Technicians handle assembly and maintenance tasks, often with technical certifications. Both roles are essential in the optics industry but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Senior Optical Engineer

Peraton

Woodbridge, NJ • On-site

$146K - $234K/yr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way. Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. Our research and engineering protects mission-critical systems and a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense, electronic warfare, secure-by-design techniques, and cyber operations and experimentation platforms. Your expertise and areas of interest may be applied on one or more programs, providing you new opportunities to learn and grow.

This position is part-time, expected at less than 20 hours/week. The candidate will possess the ability to work independently in a small multi-disciplinary team utilizing their experience to design and test optical systems.  Creating optical systems for prototyping and field deployable systems as well as testing external manufactured products is necessary.  Creation of test reports will be required to define the parameters of optical systems and their performance boundaries.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide expertise in analyzing optical systems with both known and unknown properties
  • Learn to operate all laboratory test equipment to ensure accurate results
  • Ability to research optical concepts and hardware to determine use cases or purpose of design
Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with PhD
  • Background in optical system testing and development including prototyping designs
  • Ability to use Zemax/Ansys OpticStudio, or other optical analysis (e.g. ray tracing simulation) software to design prototype systems and generate performance parameters of external manufactured products
  • Familiarity with lab hardware such as laser drivers/modulation sources, lock-in amplifiers, motion stages, spectrometers, and optical detectors and sensors
  • Familiar with C#, Python, or MATLAB for automating data collection and analysis
  • Proficient in writing technical documentation in MS word and PowerPoint
  • Secret Clearance w/ ability to apply/hold Top Secret clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Desired:

  • Background in photonics plus mechanical, computer, or electrical engineering
  • Experience with in-depth analysis of optical systems for reverse engineering
  • Knowledge of electro-optically guided missile system operation and/or countermeasure techniques
  • Top Secret Clearance
Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: PART_TIME

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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