EO/IR Systems Engineer
About The Position
As an EO/IR Systems Engineer, you will own the design and development of optical sensing systems that enable our missile defense technologies. Working as part of a small, highly integrated product team, you will lead efforts from early architecture and trades through to detailed design, prototyping, and test. Your work will directly shape seeker and sensor performance on systems where every decision matters. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you’ll apply first principles thinking to design optics, model sensor performance, and support the integration of those designs into real-world hardware. You’ll define test strategies; help build test infrastructure and validate systems under realistic conditions. You won’t just advise on technical direction—you’ll build it. This is a role that contributes to every mission and every flight we fly as we continue to reimagine the future of missile defense systems.
Requirements
- For a Level III Engineer: Degree in (or related to) one of the following fields: aerospace engineering, optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics or a related field. And one of the following combinations of minimum education and years of experience in electro-optical or infrared sensor system design and analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree AND minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Master’s degree AND minimum of 3 years of related experience
- PhD AND minimum of 1 year of related experience.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
- Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
- Ability to pick up to 50lbs
- ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.
Nice To Haves
- M.S. or Ph. D. in a relevant technical field
- Solid foundation in optics, imaging systems, and sensor physics
- Proficiency with modeling and analysis tools such as Matlab, Python, MODTRAN
- Ability to perform and communicate first-principles analysis
- Experience with seeker systems, imaging sensors, or optical payloads in aerospace or defense applications
- Familiarity with opto-mechanical packaging including alignment, lens mounting, and tolerance analysis
- Experience with CAD tools and their integration into optical system design
- Experience developing and supporting test setups for optical and sensor system validation
Responsibilities
- Design and develop EO/IR sensor systems
- Drive system-level architecture and component trade studies, including make/buy decisions
- Perform and develop tooling for first principles calculations to inform design decisions and predict performance
- Model optical systems and sensor behavior using industry standard modeling software packages
- Define test requirements and support the development of lab setups
- Work cross functionally with electrical, mechanical, and software domains
- Create and present internal technical documentation that clearly conveys design intent, adherence to standards, requirements, and specifications
Benefits
- Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage
- 5% 401k match
- Student loan repayment assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Family planning assistance program
- Long Wall paid financial wellness program
- Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
