| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Salary | $104.57 Per Hour |
PGS Worldwide is seeking Secret-Cleared Optical Component Engineers in Baltimore, Maryland for one-year onsite contract-to-hire roles supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support the selection, qualification, lifecycle management, and technical evaluation of optical, optoelectronic, and fiber-optic components used in advanced aerospace and defense systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
U.S. Government Secret clearance required.
Experience with optical, optoelectronic, photonic, or fiber-optic components.
Experience evaluating component performance, specifications, and technical requirements.
Experience supporting component selection and qualification activities.
Experience developing or reviewing test plans, qualification requirements, or technical documentation.
Experience investigating component performance, reliability, or obsolescence issues.
Ability to work with suppliers, engineering teams, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
U.S. citizenship required.
Experience with fiber-optic transmitters, receivers, transceivers, connectors, cables, or related components.
Experience with lasers, photodiodes, detectors, optical sensors, or other optoelectronic devices.
Experience with optical metrology and component characterization.
Experience with Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) or end-of-life component management.
Experience evaluating alternate or replacement components.
Experience with component qualification and reliability testing.
Experience developing component strategies, technology roadmaps, or approved-parts recommendations.
Experience performing technical evaluations of suppliers and component manufacturers.
Aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics experience.
Evaluate optical, optoelectronic, and fiber-optic components for use in complex electronic systems.
Review component specifications, performance data, qualification status, and technical risk.
Support selection and approval of new components.
Develop qualification and test plans for optical and optoelectronic devices.
Evaluate alternate components when existing parts become obsolete or unavailable.
Support DMSMS and end-of-life component mitigation activities.
Perform or coordinate optical characterization, metrology, and component testing.
Investigate component failures, performance anomalies, and reliability concerns.
Work with suppliers to obtain technical data and resolve component issues.
Support engineering teams with component recommendations and technical guidance.
Develop component strategies and technology roadmaps.
Participate in technical reviews and supplier evaluations.
Maintain component documentation and support configuration-controlled engineering processes.
100% onsite in Baltimore, Maryland
9/80A schedule
$104.57 per hour.
Job ID: 1788
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.