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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Dodmg's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Dodmg's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Dodmg
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 26 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Design & Optical Test Engineer at HRL Laboratories will focus on designing, building, testing, and analyzing optical and photonic experiments specifically for quantum communications systems. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary R&D teams, performing engineering and R&D tasks, and improving processes through data collection and analysis. Additionally, the engineer will troubleshoot complex systems in conjunction with mechanical and electrical teams.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's or master's in physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
- Some prior experience with microfabrication, free-space/fiber optics, electronics, or computer-controlled experiments
- Strong desire to learn scientific laboratory techniques and experimental procedures
- Ability to work well in a dynamic team environment and possess excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge of free space optics, fiber optics, mechanical CAD software, and rf-test equipment
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 401K match
- Gym facilities
- PTO
- Sick time
- Upward mobility
Worth weighing
- Pay range is specified but individual pay is determined by various factors
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Government security clearance are required
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
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Listed by Dodmg on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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