FPA Principal Test Engineer
About The Position
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.Job SummaryThis position is for a mid to senior level Test Engineer (IV or V) to perform testing, design test plans, develop test procedures, lead junior engineers, maintain equipment and run test labs for the Focal Plane Array Test Group. Prior experience testing FPA’s, micro-electronics, IR detectors and large FPA’s is required. Work to be performed at the DRS facility in Cypress, California. The work schedule is first shift, with a 9/80 schedule.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering or science field, MS preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in testing FPA’s and similar electronics.
- Very strong understanding of both visible and IR imaging, spectral analysis and analog/digital pixel technology.
- Experience with FTIR spectrometer, Monochromator, or similar Instruments for spectral measurement.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, order replacement parts, and correspond with vendors to troubleshoot any issues when required for all test equipment.
- Configure Laser sources, optical components and cameras, order parts, and assist other engineers in performing Spot Scan testing.
- Maintain FPA/FPM test Dewar operation and troubleshoot issues.
- Experience with open and closed-cycle Dewar Equipment (Heli-tran, cryostats, etc.)
- Experience with cryogenic cooling using LN2 and Liquid Helium
- Recharge Cryo-cooler compressors with high pressure Helium gas when required
- Configure Dewars to accommodate different FPA/FPM test setups
- Conduct tests to verify Dewars are functioning correctly and validated prior to testing
- Maintain Thermal Cycling software to operate with desired test parameters
- Coordinate reference detector recalibration cycles (Si, Ge, Pyro).
- Manage Blackbody source calibration cycles - order new calibrated temp sensors and install/update calibration on controller units or send out to recalibrate if required.
- Verify Blackbody sources are functioning correctly prior to FPA testing.
- Verify Integrating Sphere sources are checked out and function correctly prior to use.
- Conduct tests to verify Instrument and auxiliary test equipment are functioning correctly for spectral testing
- Supervise, conduct and process spectral data scans for analysis and presentation
- Experience with Electroglas Wafer Probe, or similar equipment.
- Install/align probe cards on prober equipment required to probe various wafer (ROIC) formats
- Assist other engineers to set up auxiliary test equipment for probe testing
- Experience with Pulse Instruments FPA Test Rack Equipment, or similar equipment (timing, bias, ADCs).
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- annual performance-based bonuses
- equity awards
- overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
