Electro Optics/Infrared - Engineer

JT4

7h•$110,000 - $185,000

About The Position

JT4 has an immediate need for entry to journeyman-level Electro Optics/Infrared (EO/IR) engineers to support technical work and professional engineering in the development, sustainment, and operation of unique EO/IR systems to support the USAF Test & Evaluation mission. This involves systems engineering from inception to operation, including requirements development, modeling and simulation, acquisition, validation, verification, operation, and sustainment, both individually and as part of a team.

Requirements

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering.
The candidate must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs.
The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical skills.
The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools and possess planning/organizing skills.
The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
The candidate must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

For entry-level positions, a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or Imaging Science.
For journeyman-level positions, a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Imaging Science, or another relevant engineering degree with 4+ years of direct experience in EO/IR engineering.
For journeyman-level positions: Hands-on laboratory experience with optical system testing, optical test equipment, and optical test components for passive and/or active optical systems and desired experience with optical and electrical measurement instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Develop plans and procedures for the integration, characterization, and testing of complex EO/IR test capabilities.
Play a significant role in the definition and development of EO/IR test products.
Develop system specifications, including design verification methods, calibration, and test procedures for EO/IR test systems.
Execute tests, collect and analyze test data to optimize performance, and support system design enhancements.
Perform system performance modeling, tolerance analysis, and requirements flow-down analysis to demonstrate performance compliance in support of the development, characterization, and testing of new deliverable test systems.
Collaborate with Software Engineering to develop tests for infrared/visible cameras, laser tests, and test equipment control for both deliverable and in-house test equipment.
Work with engineering staff to document changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures as necessary.
Conduct concept design and analysis to support potential new customer applications.