Senior Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Effectors Optics Department is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems. This role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across a diverse portfolio of EO products. This position is central to the successful integration and validation of electro-optical systems. It bridges optics, electronics, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure subsystems function cohesively, performance requirements are verified, and hardware transitions efficiently from development to production.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
Experience with test data analysis and interpretation.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline
Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral)
Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation
Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems
Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups
Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production
Active DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems.
Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies.
Develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs.
Design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools.
Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root-cause investigations.
Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment.
Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level.
Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement.
Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.