Job Description Insight Global is searching for an experienced High Energy Laser (HEL) Systems Engineer to support the development and deployment of next-generation directed energy solutions with a client supporting the DOD. The Chief Engineer will:• Design, develop, and integrate high energy laser systems and subsystems. • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including optics, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. • Develop and maintain system-level requirements, interface documents, design specifications, and test plans. • Support technical reviews and provide clear communication to internal teams, partners, and government stakeholders. • Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks across the program lifecycle. • Contribute to test planning, system validation, and data analysis from lab and field events. • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing within the technical team. • Stay current with trends and advancements in HEL, directed energy, and related defense technologies. • Support proposal efforts and technical solution development for new business pursuits. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Top Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Physics, or a related field 10+ years of experience in laser system design, development, and integration. Strong background in laser physics, optical engineering, and systems engineering principles. Masters or Ph.D Familiarity with military standards, test protocols, and system qualification processes. Proficiency in optical modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, FRED, Code V). null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.