Description

Job Summary
An organization is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer (Journeyman) to support advanced aircraft research, development, testing, and evaluation initiatives. This role focuses on designing, testing, and maintaining electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems, supporting complex defense-related test environments and mission-critical technologies.

 
What You Can Expect to Do:
Design, assemble, and maintain EO/IR test setups, including optical labs and laser alignment systems
Develop and operate target boards for EO/IR sensor evaluation using thermal sources and detectors
Build and manage simulated EO/IR environments and field-test infrastructures
Support test planning, execution, documentation, and post-test analysis
Monitor and integrate systems with aircraft and weapons platforms during testing
Diagnose and resolve issues in electronic circuitry within EO/IR systems
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on prototyping and system integration
Participate in travel for test activities across various defense branches
 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
3+ years of relevant experience
Experience with EO/IR sensors and associated test equipment
Experience with EO/IR testing techniques and evaluation criteria
Familiarity with systems such as DAIRCM and LAIRCM
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SCI access
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field
Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, multi-spectral)
Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and automation