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Optical Engineer
Job Code: Eng. 2-10
Location: Arlington, VA

CENTRA is a high-technology small business providing security, analytic, technical, engineering, and management support to the government and private sectors.

We offer services in the areas of:

•National Security Research, Analysis, and Training •Homeland Security •Engineering and Program Management Support Services •Collaboration, Exercises, and Gaming •Security Risk Management •Information Technology •Program Support and Acquisition Management CENTRA has been delivering services to a wide range of customers in the security, defense, aerospace, and international communities since 1985. We pride ourselves on providing quality products and timely, mission-focused performance that is designed to meet the individual needs of each customer.

CENTRA Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to some of the top agencies in the U.S. government, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), NASA, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, the Department of Homeland Security and the intelligence community. CENTRA is currently seeking talented, enthusiastic, and dynamic individuals to support DARPA in formulating, monitoring, and transitioning advanced research and development programs to the U.S. military. CENTRA is actively involved in DARPA’s Tactical Technology, Strategic Technology, Defense Sciences and Information Processing Techniques Offices. More information about DARPA can be found at: http://www.darpa.mil

• CENTRA is a rapidly growing defense consulting firm. The Arlington, Virginia office currently has positions available for engineers and scientists to support cutting-edge, advanced sensors, high energy laser, laser communications, adaptive optics, optical integration, and weapons system programs within DARPA. Additional information about CENTRA Technology, Inc. can be found on our website: http://www.centratechnology.com. Desired Areas of Expertise: • Active and Passive EO/IR Sensor Systems • High Energy Laser Systems • Laser Communications Systems • Adaptive Optics • Optical System Design and Layout Technical and management responsibilities may include: • Providing technical support and subject matter expertise in monitoring the execution of advanced technology development and demonstration programs • Performing independent technical assessments and feasibility analyses of new technologies and system designs • Attending, monitoring, and reporting on system field testing and demonstrations • Supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews • Developing and running simulation models • Identifying and implementing new program concepts • Providing program management and acquisition support • Authoring program status briefings and technical reports Candidates will work closely with DARPA Program Managers as well as high level personnel throughout the government and industry research and development communities. Applicants must be technically strong and possess superior oral and written communications skills. Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Travel is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. All open positions require a minimum of a B.S. in an Engineering or Science field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years, or a master’s degree and at least 2 years of defense related experience are preferred . However, CENTRA will consider well qualified junior level candidates with at least 2 years experience in the defense industry.

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Kim Fish
CENTRA Technology Inc.
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