Description In our Albuquerque, NM office we are looking for an opto-electrical engineer to assist in the design, development, and testing of laser-based optical systems and photonic devices. This role involves developing control software, automating laser characterization procedures, and implementing precision optical-electrical measurement systems as well as perform a variety of software development tasks for electro-mechanical-optical experiments for an applied R&D contract. You will get to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with Government researchers doing fun experiments primarily in a laboratory.

- Perform requirements definition for testbeds and test equipment for a variety of opto-electrical experiments, based on provided test objectives and develop software control solutions. - Assist in the design, buildup, and calibration custom testbeds and test equipment for optical tracking including design, build test instrument control and data acquisition hardware. - Modify and develop data acquisition tools using software such as LabVIEW. - Modify and develop data reduction and analysis tools using software such as MATLAB. - Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas. - Responsible for finding hardware and software solutions to various stakeholders for military applications. - The ideal candidate will work independently as well as with a team, learn new skills quickly, demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be organized, detail-oriented, careful, flexible, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Basic Qualifications - BS degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience. - Active DoD Secret clearance, - Programming skills in LabVIEW, Python, and/or MATLAB - Experience with VHDL and FPGA development for precision timing applications - Proficiency with Linux development environments - Hands-on experience with Arduino and embedded control systems - Knowledge of laser physics, optics, and photonics principles - Experience with electrical circuit design and PCB layout - Familiarity with laser safety standards and regulations - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent technical documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Physics - 2+ years of experience with laser systems or photonics - Experience with laser diode drivers, TEC controllers, and photodiode amplifiers - Knowledge of fiber optics, beam shaping, and optical isolation techniques - Familiarity with RF/microwave electronics for laser modulation

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting: July 29, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.