Senior Principal Optical Engineer

BAE Systems • Manchester, NH, United States • Posted May 28, 2026

Location Manchester, NH
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted May 28, 2026
**Job Description**
BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented **Senior Principal Optical Engineer** to join our **EO/IR Capability Group** . This group comprises a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions that drive the success of our program portfolio.

BAE Systems is experiencing continued growth in our Electro-optic/Infrared (EO/IR) markets, and we are seeking experienced, highly motivated Engineers to join our team. The qualified applicants will support assignments in EO/IR systems, precision pointing, Laser product testing or other related areas at our southern New Hampshire locations. At BAE Systems we design, develop and manufacture highly sophisticated EO/IR solutions that service a variety of product areas for government and commercial applications.

The **Senior Principal Optical Engineer** will develop and mature advanced EO system concepts. This will incl...

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