Contingent Senior Electro-Optical Subject Matter Expert; SME

Position Title:

Electro-Optics Subject Matter Expert (EO SME)

Work Location:

* Contingent Hire
* on site at Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA

Security Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret

The Electro-Optics Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides onsite technical support to the Electro-Optic Support Facility (EOSF) at Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Quantico. This role supports the testing, analysis, maintenance, and evaluation of a wide range of electro-optical systems in support of PdM Infantry Weapons (IW). The SME serves as a key technical authority for electro-optical system testing, data analysis, and reporting, ensuring accurate results, compliance with established procedures, and effective support to government stakeholders.

• Apply industry best practices and standards, leading-edge technology, and innovative solutions to design, develop, and test systems that combine electronics with optics.
• Apply highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts, and guide others in problem resolution.
• Test a broad range of electro-optical systems including laser systems, image intensification systems, day optical systems, and thermal systems.
• Function independently to resolve problems and challenges; recommend avenues of technological application to accomplish short- and long-term program objectives.
• Lead and advise staff members to meet established objectives.
• Develop and implement informed solutions to meet fiscal, technological and schedule constraints.
• Conduct electro-optical system testing, monitoring & surveillance, test plan development, test method development, test equipment upkeep, troubleshooting, maintenance, and maintenance management.
• Provide technical analysis of test results, process testing data, and participate in limited user evaluations.
• Provide technical & engineering analysis paper on related topics, to include technological capabilities, inherent engineering principles, and material analysis.
• Maintain accurate accountability and inventory control documentation of all equipment.
• Define key concepts for planning, deployment, integration, operation and/or enhancement of state-of-the-art and/or legacy systems.
• Monitor and report on project status.

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or closely related field

Required Experience:

10+ years’ experience in electro-optical systems engineering, test and evaluation

• Must possess specific experience and expertise in operation, maintenance, and management of electro-optical, and imaging systems.
• Must be U.S. citizen

The duties of this position involve regular verbal communication and the ability to move throughout an office and laboratory setting, including periods of sitting and standing. The employee must be able to use hands and arms for operating equipment, handling materials, and reaching as needed. The position may occasionally require lifting or carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Adequate vision is necessary to perform job functions, including the ability to see objects at varying distances, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral awareness, and adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

Work is performed primarily indoors in a professional office and technical facility environment. Adherence to established safety practices and the proper use of required safety equipment are expected. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

10% estimated travel throughout a given year.

Sigma Corps Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Our success is equal to the sum of our people. We cultivate a work environment that fosters individual growth, while never forgetting that consistent customer and employee satisfaction make our success possible. We understand that valued employees are more productive, more innovative, more engaged and more efficient.