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Astrion

Chicken Little Test Engineer - Part Time

FL · On-site

Overview Chicken Little Test Engineer - Senior Level LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Part-Time ... Requires knowledge of and experience with radio frequency, electro-optical, and electronic combat ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

That knowledge is key when it comes to the testing of electro-optic (EO) sensors, lasers, and High ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

That knowledge is key when it comes to the testing of electro-optic (EO) sensors, lasers, and High ... Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible ...

AECOM

Substation Engineer - Remote - Part Time

Chicago, IL · On-site

$101K - $129K/yr

Join us. AECOM has a position available for a part-time variable Substation Engineer with a ... optic cabling, motor operated disconnects * Provide recommendations to the assigned PM, PE, and ...

Sciton

Computer Vision (Software) Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

Collaborate on optical calibration, illumination design, image quality analysis, and system ... PART-TIME Full-Time POSITION Computer Vision (Software) Engineer LOCATION Palo Alto, HQ Pay Range ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Network Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

We are seeking a part-time Communications/Electronics/IT Professional, Network Engineer with a ... Ability to quickly analyze and resolve satellite and fiber optic network transmission issues * High ...

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Goldbelt Frontier Llc

Network Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site +1

$50 - $60/hr

We are seeking a part-time Communications/Electronics/IT Professional, Network Engineer with a ... Ability to quickly analyze and resolve satellite and fiber optic network transmission issues * High ...

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Goldbelt, Inc.

Network Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA

$50 - $60/hr

We are seeking a part-time Communications/Electronics/IT Professional, Network Engineer with a ... Ability to quickly analyze and resolve satellite and fiber optic network transmission issues * High ...

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University of Arizona

R&D Engineer/Scientist I

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

R&D Engineer/Scientist I Posting Number req25910 Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci ... Preferred Qualifications FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week ...

United States Coast Guard

$23.50 - $32.25/hr

... programmable logic controllers, fiber optics, gyrocompass systems, power generation and speed control, and machinery plant control. * Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational ...

United States Coast Guard

Electrician's Mate

Yorktown, VA

$22 - $30.25/hr

... programmable logic controllers, fiber optics, gyrocompass systems, power generation and speed control, and machinery plant control. * Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational ...

United States Coast Guard

Electrician's Mate

Yorktown, VA · On-site

$22 - $30.25/hr

... programmable logic controllers, fiber optics, gyrocompass systems, power generation and speed control, and machinery plant control. * Both full-time and part-time Coast Guard-funded educational ...

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As of Jul 15, 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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Chicken Little Test Engineer - Part Time

Astrion

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

$62/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Overview

Chicken Little Test Engineer - Senior Level

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Part-Time

CLEARANCE: Active Secret

TRAVEL: 25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Chicken Little Test Engineer located at the 46TS/TGBB in Eglin AFB, FL. This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron - Sensors and Defensive Systems Flight at Eglin AFB.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Master’s Degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 10 years of technical experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for educatiion.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Requires extensive experience in electronic warfare (EW) operations.
  • Requires knowledge of and experience with radio frequency, electro-optical, and electronic combat techniques.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when required to meet mission requirements.
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • 20 years of experience in electronic warfare opeartions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs engineering-related duties to execute test and evaluation of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and precision guided munitions (PGM) seekers against a variety of foreign mobile targets for Project CHICKEN LITTLE.
  • Uses sound engineering, physics, and mathematics principles in the performance of ISR and PGM test and evaluation. Assists in the development of Project Chicken Little program documentation, such as requirements calls, program management directives, and Program Element Monitor (PEM) responses to inquiries.
  • Provides individual technical effort in questions/issues of critical importance to the customer. Assists in the development of system requirements, functional capabilities, performance measures, design constraints, test phase entry/exit criteria, and metrics.
  • Supports development test (DT), operational test (OT), force development evaluation (FDE), and certification for test readiness by identifying deficiencies, verifying compliance with specifications and standards, and demonstrating a stable system configuration.
  • Supports the development of strategic test documents such as Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), test strategies, Integrated Test Team (ITT) Charters, Test Scenario Plans, and Modeling and Simulation Development Plans. Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the test item development life cycle. Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the system-under-test development life cycle.
  • Develops and write methods of tests, test cases, test cards/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, test objectives, analysis and review of requirements, and any other test process documents as required in the conduct of test and evaluation.
  • Plans, coordinates, and monitors test projects that frequently require significant modification of standard practices or adaptation of instrumentation to obtain valid results. Plans, monitors and evaluates tests, and assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests.
  • Makes recommendations and commitments on the conventional aspects of the test and evaluation assignments.