Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer – Space Sensor Development
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY CANDIDATES THAT WERE SUBMITTED TO THIS MANAGER'S PREVIOUS REQUEST #21244.Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support the development, integration, verification, and validation of advanced electrical, optical, infrared (IR), and electro-optical sensor systems for space applications.
This engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting system-level integration and test activities for complex sensor platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electro-optical design, optical/IR systems, hardware integration, test engineering, requirements verification, and electronic testing within aerospace, defense, or space environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, execute, and maintain integration and test solutions for:
- Electro-optical systems
- Optical and infrared sensor designs
- Electrical subsystems
- Space-based sensor platforms
- In-house developed and COTS/GOTS components
- Develop and execute comprehensive system and subsystem-level test plans, test procedures, test schedules, and test reports.
- Translate customer requirements and contractual specifications into effective system test strategies while balancing technical requirements, cost, and schedule constraints.
- Establish and maintain functional and technical specifications, standards, and verification requirements.
- Analyze system interfaces and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
- Define system inputs, outputs, interfaces, and performance parameters to ensure successful subsystem and system integration.
- Review and evaluate requirements for testability and verification compliance.
- Coordinate integration and testing activities across engineering teams, programs, and other functional organizations.
- Perform detailed analysis of test results and prepare technical evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
- Generate discrepancy reports and lead regression testing efforts to confirm corrective actions and validate software, hardware, component, subsystem, and system fixes.
- Support customer and stakeholder technical reviews through accurate test documentation and performance analysis.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electro-optical, optical, or infrared (IR) system design and development.
- Minimum 6 years of experience performing design, integration, testing, verification, and validation (V&V) of electro-optical systems.
- Minimum 6 years of experience with physics principles, test development, test execution, and electronic testing.
- Demonstrated experience developing:
- Advanced test plans
- Test procedures
- Test execution schedules
- System/subsystem test reports
- Experience supporting complex hardware/software integration environments.
- Ability to analyze test data, troubleshoot system issues, and communicate technical findings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting space, aerospace, defense, satellite, or missile sensor programs.
- Experience with:
- EO/IR sensor systems
- Optical payloads
- Imaging systems
- Infrared detectors
- Sensor calibration and characterization
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
- Environmental testing
- Experience working with COTS/GOTS components and mission-critical systems.
- Strong technical documentation and customer-facing communication skills.
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