Engineering Manager, Electro-Optical Systems

About the Role xcimer is hiring an Optical Control Systems Engineer in Denver, CO. This position focuses on designing and implementing optical control systems that support advanced technology development. The work centers on applying knowledge of optics and control systems to create practical solutions for complex engineering challenges.

xcimer is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer with a focus on stray light analysis and mitigation. This position centers on designing and optimizing advanced optical systems to improve performance and reliability. Role overview Work with cross-functional teams to address stray light challenges in optical system design. The role involves applying deep knowledge of optical engineering principles to identify, analyze, and reduce stray light effects. What you will do Design and refine optical systems with an emphasis on minimizing stray light. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to develop solutions that support product reliability. Contribute expertise to projects that require advanced stray light mitigation techniques. Location This position is based in Denver, CO.

At Fastly, we empower individuals to connect with their passions more effectively. Our cutting-edge edge cloud platform enables clients to swiftly, securely, and reliably create exceptional digital experiences by processing, serving, and safeguarding applications right at the edge of the Internet. This platform is tailored to leverage the modern internet's capabilities, offering programmability and supporting agile software development. Our notable clientele includes leading companies such as GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue.Join us in our mission to build a more trustworthy Internet.Posting Open Date: March 19, 2026Anticipated Posting Close Date*: April 20, 2026*Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.About the Role:As a member of Fastly's Traffic Management Systems Team, you will take ownership of the services that globally balance CDN traffic and manage Fastly’s Managed DNS product. We are committed to developing a world-class DNS solution featuring an autonomous control system that leverages real-time data to maintain high availability and performance across our network. We are looking for a technical leader with expertise in designing, building, and operating distributed systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and easy to manage. You will be joining a team that provides vital network services relied upon by some of the most popular companies worldwide to enhance their Internet experience.Your Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership for full lifecycle projects, ensuring forward momentum and collaboration with stakeholders.Facilitate effective communication and coordination within the team and across diverse technical and cross-functional teams.Emphasize scalability, security, performance, and reliability in your design and support of applications.Produce clear, maintainable, and efficient code while actively participating in code reviews to enhance the codebase and team processes.Guide and mentor fellow engineers, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration.Engage in on-call rotation as necessary.

Join DigitalOcean as a Systems Engineer I, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our systems. As a member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with talented professionals to enhance our infrastructure and provide excellent service to our customers.

Join Northstrat as a Systems Engineer and be part of our innovative integration team, dedicated to supporting the US Government in the Mission Management domain. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) to ensure that mission software applications are effectively integrated and tested. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, capable of deriving acceptance criteria and designing comprehensive mission test threads. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who excels both independently and in collaborative environments.Key Responsibilities:Analyze requirements and solution epics to establish acceptance criteria, tests, and mission threads.Conduct engineering investigations to perform root cause analysis on issues.Identify, track, and mitigate dependencies and risks.Develop expertise in system interfaces and pinpoint key integration points.Maintain consistency across multiple applications.Create technical design documentation, test plans, and artifacts to ensure successful system integration.Engage in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, planning, iteration reviews, and retrospectives to align with team goals.Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and partners, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared knowledge.Propose enhancements to processes and identify areas for improvement to boost team efficiency.

Join blissway as an Embedded Systems Engineer and play a vital role in designing and developing cutting-edge embedded systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions for our clients. Your expertise will contribute to the full lifecycle of product development, from concept through to implementation.

About Apollo Information Systems Apollo Information Systems delivers security and compliance solutions to organizations that want strong protection without the burden of building systems from scratch. Supported by a Series A investment from Syn Ventures, Apollo focuses on cybersecurity-as-a-service, bringing together disconnected tools into unified, outcome-oriented security programs. The Apollo Aegis platform offers subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance, along with managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services. Apollo works with state and local governments, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market companies, with a particular focus on election security. Culture at Apollo Apollo is growing quickly and values collaboration that blends deep cybersecurity knowledge with business understanding. The team is committed to solving complex security challenges and building lasting client partnerships. Integrity and ethical conduct matter here. Expect to work with smart, driven, and genuinely kind colleagues. While much of the team works remotely, Apollo maintains a collaborative office hub in Denver. Role Overview: Proposal Manager The Proposal Manager leads proposal operations from start to finish. This role calls for strategic thinking, strong writing and editing, and skill with AI tools to efficiently create high-quality proposals, marketing materials, and business development content. The work centers on clearly presenting Apollo’s cybersecurity services and supporting new business efforts. The right candidate enjoys building effective processes, developing relationships, and managing RFP initiatives. This position collaborates across teams, focusing on service and support rather than enforcing rigid protocols. Key Responsibilities Manage the entire RFP response process, from evaluating opportunities to submitting final proposals. Review and prioritize bid opportunities from GovSpend, considering strategic fit and likelihood of success, and help set criteria for RFP acceptance. Coordinate proposal projects, working with technical teams and leadership to ensure thorough, compliant responses. Location Denver Office: 3459 Ringsby Ct. #408, Denver, CO 80216

A new era in the exploration and utilization of space is upon us. True Anomaly is on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals who are eager to develop groundbreaking technologies that address the engineering, manufacturing, and operational hurdles of space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of outer space is critical for our ongoing success on Earth, impacting everything from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly specializes in creating advanced technologies at the convergence of spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence, enhancing the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. Our commitment lies in protecting global security by ensuring accessible and sustainable space for all.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We cultivate unique advantages through creativity and innovation.What would it take? We challenge norms to achieve extraordinary outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and collaboration makes us stronger.YOUR MISSIONWe are inviting applications for the position of Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) who will play a pivotal role in the development and integration of state-of-the-art aerospace and defense systems. As an LSE, you will be instrumental in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful execution of mission requirements across complex, mission-critical space systems that support national defense initiatives and the advancement of autonomous space technologies. The LSE will take ownership of the requirements, verification, and validation (RV&V) efforts, manage the daily systems engineering processes, and integrate Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools. You will lead gate review activities, oversee the daily tasks and prioritization of program Systems Engineers, and guide interface definitions while leading mission and vehicle level gating reviews.

Join a Transformative CompanyAt Palantir, we are at the forefront of developing innovative software that enables data-driven decisions and operations. Our cutting-edge platforms empower partners to accomplish remarkable feats, from creating lifesaving pharmaceuticals to predicting supply chain disruptions and reuniting families with missing children.Your OpportunityAs a Systems Engineer within Palantir’s Technical Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the backbone of our business workflows and decision-making processes. Your responsibilities will include designing, constructing, and sustaining the critical infrastructure that supports our financial reporting, sales initiatives, and personnel management systems. Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners, you will tailor industry tools to meet Palantir’s dynamic requirements, while also enhancing our utilization of Palantir Foundry and AIP for internal operations.In this position, you will offer technical insight and strategic vision to key stakeholders. A typical day may involve assessing new technological solutions, engaging in strategic planning to align IT initiatives with business goals, resolving high-priority system challenges, and collaborating across teams to implement system enhancements. Success in this role demands a proven track record of managing multiple business systems, coupled with the agility to adapt to shifting requirements and emerging challenges.

At Xcimer Energy, we harness decades of pioneering research in Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) alongside revolutionary laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants efficiently, supporting global decarbonization initiatives. With a team of visionary leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing, we pride ourselves on our rapid execution and innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver unlimited, clean fusion energy to combat climate change. Join us in creating a sustainable future powered by inertial fusion!As a Fluid Systems Design Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced vacuum and gas delivery systems for next-generation nuclear fusion technology. Your contributions will span the entire engineering lifecycle, including conceptual design, requirements definition, analysis, structural layout, integration, testing, and operations. This role demands innovative problem-solving, sound engineering judgment, and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to ensure reliable high-pressure, high-vacuum, and high-purity gas delivery systems.We are in search of an engineer who possesses extensive technical knowledge, demonstrates ownership, and is dedicated to quality, all while embodying a sense of rigorous urgency throughout the execution process. Your technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and commitment to excellence will significantly influence the future of clean energy!

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for systems engineering? At StemXpert1, we are looking for a dedicated Technical Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain complex systems that enhance our innovative solutions.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of our systems, utilizing your expertise in troubleshooting and optimization.

Join bet365 as an Infrastructure Systems Engineer in Denver, where you'll play a crucial role in managing and optimizing IT infrastructure systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable systems that support our global operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and to collaborate with a team of skilled professionals dedicated to innovation.

Join DigitalOcean as a Systems Engineer II, where you'll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining our cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize system architectures that deliver high performance and reliability.

The Program Manager, Fusion Systems at xcimer guides complex projects from start to finish. This position works closely with teams across engineering, operations, and other disciplines to keep projects on track and aligned with technical goals. What you will do Coordinate resources and schedules to meet project milestones Work with cross-functional groups to ensure clear communication and smooth execution Monitor progress, identify risks, and develop strategies to address challenges as they arise Promote a culture where teams look for ways to improve processes and outcomes Requirements Experience managing technical projects, ideally in advanced technology or engineering fields Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions Commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration This role is based in Denver, CO.

Join the forefront of the new space race! True Anomaly is on the hunt for exceptional talent and ambition to pioneer innovative technologies that address the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges in space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONWe believe that the peaceful use of space is vital for the ongoing prosperity of life on Earth, spanning sectors from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we craft cutting-edge technology that lies at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence to amplify the capabilities of the United States, its allies, and commercial partners. Our commitment is to secure global safety by ensuring universal access to and sustainability of space.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We cultivate asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We challenge the status quo to achieve extraordinary results.It’s the people. Our team is our greatest asset, and we thrive together.YOUR MISSIONAs a Senior Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer at True Anomaly, you will spearhead cross-domain systems engineering efforts across avionics, RF communications, and electrical power subsystems. Reporting to the Director of Avionics, you will own the systems engineering discipline that integrates these domains, guiding requirements decomposition, interface definition, integration planning, and verification strategies throughout the spacecraft avionics architecture. You'll represent the Avionics Components team in design reviews and customer engagements, converting complex multi-disciplinary technical challenges into clear decisions and actionable strategies.

Embark on an exhilarating journey as the new era of space exploration unfolds. True Anomaly is on the lookout for talented individuals who possess the ambition to craft groundbreaking technologies that address the evolving engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges in space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is pivotal for the ongoing prosperity of our planet—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. At True Anomaly, we develop innovative technology that merges spacecraft, software, and AI, amplifying the capabilities of the United States, its allies, and commercial partners. We are committed to enhancing global security by ensuring equitable access to space and its sustainable use.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We craft asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We question assumptions to deliver ambitious results.It’s the people. Our team is our competitive edge, and we thrive together.YOUR MISSIONWe are in search of a Level 3 Systems Engineer to join our team in advancing and integrating state-of-the-art aerospace and defense systems. In this vital role, you will be instrumental in defining, analyzing, and ensuring the successful execution of mission requirements within intricate, mission-critical space systems, bolstering national defense goals and pioneering technologies in autonomous space operations. You will assist in requirements development, traceability, and verification across diverse vehicles and systems. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will conduct impact analyses for modifications, guarantee design integrity across systems, support integration and testing plans, perform risk assessments, and contribute to design reviews.RESPONSIBILITIESThe Systems Engineering team manages a variety of programs and disciplines. We seek skilled, adaptable engineers eager to broaden their expertise. As a part of this team, you may:Collaborate with internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.Facilitate requirements traceability and verification planning.Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.Assist in system trade studies, performance evaluations, and feasibility assessments to secure optimal system architecture design.Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.

A new era of space exploration is upon us. True Anomaly is actively seeking passionate and skilled individuals to develop groundbreaking technology that addresses the evolving challenges in engineering, manufacturing, and operations for space security and sustainability.OUR MISSIONThe peaceful utilization of space is crucial for ongoing prosperity on Earth, impacting everything from communications to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly crafts pioneering technology at the convergence of spacecraft, software, and artificial intelligence, enhancing the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We are committed to safeguarding global security by ensuring equitable access to and sustainability of space for everyone.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We create asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.What would it take? We challenge assumptions to achieve ambitious outcomes.It’s the people. Our team is our competitive edge, and we achieve more together.YOUR MISSIONTrue Anomaly is looking for a driven and talented Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer at the Senior or Mid-career level to act as the primary technical and programmatic liaison between our Avionics Components engineering team and the Program Office. You will play a crucial role in aligning vertically integrated avionics development, ensuring it remains on schedule while meeting program and customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include managing requirements decomposition and flow-down across avionics subsystems, guiding ICD development, leading technical and programmatic trade studies, and advocating for the interests of the Avionics Components team in broader engineering discussions. You will leverage your strong electrical engineering fundamentals, systems thinking, and organizational discipline to confidently navigate complex, multidisciplinary hardware programs. This high-visibility role will have a direct impact on how the Avionics team operates and evolves.

Xcimer Energy is at the forefront of Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) innovation, harnessing decades of research and pioneering laser technology. Our mission is to rapidly deploy fusion power plants to achieve global decarbonization goals. With a team of experts in advanced technology, fusion science, and manufacturing, Xcimer is strategically positioned to provide limitless, clean fusion energy to combat climate change. Join us in our quest to power a sustainable future through inertial fusion!As an Experimental Physicist specializing in optical imaging and spectroscopy, you will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to identify and address the challenges of constructing high-energy pulsed laser systems. You will propose and design experiments focused on advanced imaging and spectroscopic techniques, including pulsed plasma imaging and high-speed imaging of atoms and molecules. Your role will include training technicians and junior scientists to conduct experiments and leading various projects while collaborating with architecture, science, and engineering teams. You will also analyze experimental data and work with theoretical teams to enhance our understanding of various processes.

Company OverviewRed 6 is an exciting and forward-thinking Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup that is revolutionizing synthetic air combat training. Our flagship technology, which underpins our ATARS product, empowers pilots to experience realistic cognitive challenges while engaging in scalable training within dynamic outdoor environments.The RoleWe are on the lookout for a skilled Systems Engineer to enhance the development, integration, and verification of the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) throughout the entire product lifecycle. This pivotal role involves supporting the comprehensive system development of ATARS through requirements formulation and traceability, architecture specification, interface management, hardware/software integration, and conducting formal design milestone reviews. As a Systems Engineer, you will collaborate across various teams, including hardware, software, optics, testing, and airworthiness, to ensure the technical performance, compliance, and mission readiness of complex integrated systems.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, decompose, and oversee system and subsystem requirements using established requirements management tools.Establish and uphold the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM), ensuring comprehensive bidirectional traceability from system requirements to verification artifacts.Create and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for both internal and external system integrations (covering hardware, software, avionics, and platform interfaces).Lead and facilitate design milestone reviews, including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and System Verification Review (SVR).Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies (SysML) to construct system architectures, functional decompositions, use cases, and interface models.Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to inform design decisions and enhance performance.Oversee the allocation of weight, power, and other system resources across components.Coordinate and supervise system integration and verification activities in laboratory and aircraft settings.Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.Act as a technical liaison among cross-functional teams, providing guidance and expertise.