Engineer (Electro-Optical)-Journeyman

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems. Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters. If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong. Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS. The Position: AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineer (Electro-Optical)-Journeyman to support Integrated Combat Environment. The salary range of this position is $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical, Electro-Optical, Mechanical Engineering or related field may qualify
3 years of relevant work experience
Experience with EO/IR sensor testing, calibration, precision motion systems, boresight alignment and laser pointing
Experience with design and assembly to maintain EO/IR test systems
Experience with FLIR, IRST and missile warning systems
Experience with laser IRCM systems
DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical or Electro-Optical Engineering
Experience with operation and calibration of multi-spectral (UV, Vis, IR) imaging systems
Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
Experience with atmospheric and terrain radiometric phenomenology
Experience with databases and computer system operation for image rendering and video transfer
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python or C++ for data analysis and test automation

Responsibilities

Supports the development and operation of EO/IR simulated environments and rugged field-test infrastructure to replicate real-world scenarios for stimulation of aircraft-installed EO/IR systems
Develops flight, field and laboratory threat engagement scenarios using threat signature and trajectory models for open-air stimulation of IRCM and FLIR/laser designator systems
Builds atmospheric and terrain databases to develop realistic synthetic environments for building battlefield threat engagements in advanced EO/IR simulators
Maintains and operates computer image rendering systems for video transfer to ground test simulation systems
Performs system maintenance (a review of electrical, mechanical and optical documents and interface requirements for installed system testing)
Diagnoses and corrects electronic circuitry malfunctions in EO/IR equipment
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on prototyping, integration and fleet support
Supports test planning, execution, documentation and post-test analysis (real-time monitoring and integration with aircraft/weapons systems)
Develops and operates open-air target boards for installed-system flight testing to evaluate EO/IR system performance
Performs system capability testing for writing operational verification reports to be presented to sponsor agencies for validation to be accredited to perform developmental and operational testing
Participates in occasional travel for Army/Air Force/Navy test activities