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Directed Energy Systems Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton. Participate in multidisciplinary teams evaluating the performance, experimental validity, prototype capabilities, and systems engineering for high-power laser systems and associated directed energy technologies .
Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and validating directed energy systems, including high-power lasers and associated technologies, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. Capable of translating operational needs into technical objectives and effectively communicating complex findings to diverse stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Directed Energy Systems ExperiencePhysics-Based Models InterpretationMIL-STD-1425A Compliance KnowledgeSecret ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
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Hard Skills
High-Power Laser Systems EvaluationSystems EngineeringTechnical Risk AssessmentExperimental Validity AnalysisOptical EngineeringControl Systems KnowledgeReliability and Maintainability AnalysisSafety Compliance EvaluationTechnical Support for Directed Energy WeaponsTrade Studies Conducting
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring Technical StaffAnalytical Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
TS/SCI Clearance
Industry Keywords
Directed Energy TechnologiesLaser SafetyEnvironmental ProtectionExport-Control ComplianceInformation Protection RequirementsDoDI 6055.1121CFR1040.1021CFR1040.11Operational SustainabilityEmerging Laser Sources
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Participate in multidisciplinary teams evaluating the performance, experimental validity, prototype capabilities, and systems engineering for high-power laser systems and associated directed energy technologies
- Evaluate key technologies, validate models, and evaluate system concepts to reduce technical risk
- Conduct system-level analyses and trade studies addressing performance, reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational sustainability
- Assess the maturity, limitations, and mission relevance of emerging laser sources, optical components, beam directors, sensors, control systems, materials, coatings, power systems, and thermal management technologies
- Provide independent review of assumptions, models, experimental methods, results, and conclusions
- Make recommendations to aid test activities and ensure compliance with laser safety, electrical safety, range safety, environmental protection, security, export-control, and information protection requirements
- Provide technical support on safety matters relevant to directed energy weapons or systems
- Communicate complex technical findings clearly to senior government leaders, acquisition professionals, operational stakeholders, engineers, and scientists
- Review systems for MIL-STD-1425A compliance and demonstrate knowledge and applicability of DoDI 6055.11 and 21CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11 to USAF directed energy systems
- Mentor and develop technical staff in high-power lasers and directed energy systems, optical engineering, controls, and related disciplines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in directed energy systems, including acoustics, microwaves, particle beams, or lasers
- Experience interpreting physics-based models and simulations for directed energy systems such as optical or laser
- Knowledge of directed energy systems such as high-power laser system elements
- Ability to translate broad missions or operational needs into technical objectives, analytical approaches, experimental plans, and measurable performance criteria
- Ability to evaluate technologies objectively, identify critical technical risks, and communicate these risks effectively
- Ability to work in a close-knit team including client
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Secret clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-1425A and related DoW and federal regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master's degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values