Engineer (Electro-Optical)-Journeyman

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

4d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineer (Electro-Optical)-Journeyman to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The Digital Analytics, Infrastructure, and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group is at the cutting edge of Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (AARDT&E). Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to work seamlessly together, enabling comprehensive testing and evaluation of aircraft and weapons systems across the Department of Defense. What sets the DAiTA Group apart is our exceptional ability to mitigate program risks by crafting intricate battlespace environments where cutting-edge concepts, advanced hardware, and skilled warfighters can dive into the missions of both today and the future. The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department is at the heart of this innovative ecosystem. This team is the driving force behind the research, development, management, design, documentation, fabrication, installation, integration, testing, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of the Air Combat Environment Test Facility (ACETEF) and other DAiTA AARDT&E capabilities, laboratories, and facilities. With IBST at the helm, we're not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related field
3 years of relevant work experience
Experience with EO/IR sensors and test equipment
Experience with EO/IR test and evaluation techniques/criteria
Experience with DAIRCM and LAIRCM
The ability to obtain and maintain SAP and/or SCI access as required
Holds final Secret eligibility-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related STEM discipline
Experience with imaging systems (Ex. IR, visible, multi-spectral, etc.)
Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python or C++ for data analysis and test automation

Responsibilities

Designs, assembles and maintains EO/IR test setups (Ex. optical characterization labs, laser alignment, hardware for measurement across optical wavelengths, etc.)
Develops and operates target boards for EO/IR sensor evaluation and incorporates thermal sources and detectors
Builds and manages EO/IR simulated environments and rugged field-test infrastructure to replicate real-world scenarios for missile seekers, laser designators and special mission sensors
Supports test planning, execution, documentation and post-test analysis (Ex. real-time monitoring and integration with aircraft/weapons systems)
Diagnoses and corrects electronic circuitry malfunctions in EO/IR equipment
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on prototyping, integration and fleet support
Participates in occasional travel for Army/Air Force/Navy test activities