Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience senior

Exp. Years 10+ years

Education BS degree in Electrical or Optical Engineering

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves developing and leading advanced electro-optical and infrared systems for aerospace and defense applications, including system design, integration, and testing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead EO/IR system architecture
Design optical and control systems
Develop simulation environments
Perform system analysis and testing
Mentor junior engineers

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes optical system design, PCB development, control algorithms, system modeling, and lab testing with optical testbenches and lab equipment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced electrical or optical engineer with over 10 years of specialized experience in electro-optical and infrared systems, capable of leading complex technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Must-Have Skills

BS degree in Electrical or Optical EngineeringMinimum of 10 years’ experienceExperience with electro-optical and infrared system designExperience with circuits and PCB designAbility to obtain a U.S. secret clearance

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master’s degreeMultidisciplinary technical leadershipOptical system integrationSimulation designOptical testing

Tools & Platforms

Lab equipmentOptical testbenchDigital Oscilloscope

Required Skills

Electrical EngineeringOptical Engineeringelectro-optical systemsinfrared system designPCB designcontrol systemssystem modelingoptical analysislab debuggingsystem architecture

Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringOptical EngineeringElectro-optical systemsInfrared system designPrinted Circuit Board designControl systemsSystem modelingOptical analysisLab debuggingSystem architecture

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam collaborationProblem-solvingIndependent workTechnical communicationMentoring

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace and Defense

Job Function Leading the development of electro-optical systems for aerospace and defense

Role Subtype Systems Engineer

Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Secret clearance

Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

Electrical EngineerOptical EngineerElectro-optical systemsInfrared system designPrinted Circuit Board designControl systemsSystem modelingOptical analysisLab debuggingSystem architectureElectro-opticalInfraredOptical systemsPCB designSystem engineeringSimulationOptical testingTechnical leadershipSecret clearance

Deal Breakers

Lack of U.S. secret clearance, Less than 10 years of relevant experience, No experience with electro-optical systems

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