💼 Full-Time Position

Technical Leadership-Senior Principal Optical Engineer $10K Sign-On Bonus

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BAE Systems
📍 Broomfield, CO, United States
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Location
Broomfield, United States
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Job Description**
**Minimum $10,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.**

As an optical engineer at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS), you will play a key role in advancing our technology and developing innovative optical systems for airborne and space-based applications.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You ll Do:

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, align, integrate, and test state-of-the-art optical systems for science, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
+ Lead in optical sub-system development, integration, and alignment, working closely with engin...