optics jobs in San Diego

Lead execution of assigned programs from initiation through delivery, managing scope, schedule, and financial margins across cross-functional engineering teams, customers, finance, and supply chain. Prepare status updates, dashboards, and briefings for stakeholders; identify and monitor program risks and mitigation efforts; track labor and material costs against an integrated master schedule.…See more Support contract negotiations, customer communications, and regulatory compliance tracking. Requires 15+ years of experience, engineering degree, and working knowledge of systems engineering, test engineering, optics, quality engineering, system integration, and product development lifecycle.

Leidos seeks a Sensing Algorithm Engineer to research, develop, and implement novel algorithms for remote sensing applications. The role involves prototyping algorithms in Matlab or Python, implementing efficient C software, conducting performance testing and analysis, and documenting results for customers.…See more The ideal candidate has a BS/MS/PhD in physics, engineering, or mathematics with 4–8 years of experience, fluency in high-level languages, strong signal processing knowledge, and understanding of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and physics. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and full-time on-site work in San Diego, CA.