Senior Principal Infrared Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Cypress, CA
•$142,230 - $220,813•Onsite
About The Position
Leonardo DRS is expanding their space program in Cypress, CA. This position is for a Senior level (IV or V) Integration & Test Engineer to support space-based infrared imaging products. Join our team to lead end-to-end test and characterization of advanced imaging and infrared (IR) systems supporting space and aerospace missions. You’ll own test strategy and execution—from requirements and procedure development through data analysis, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical communication—while guiding AI&T task planning and supporting proposal efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or System Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of test experience in space and/or aerospace (10+ years highly preferred)
- Understanding of Imaging System Testing (required), Characterization, and Image Data Processing
- Experience with optical measurements & infrared (IR) technology, familiarity with visible and infrared electro-optical sensor systems, such as: imagers, point source detectors, and/or multi- or hyper-spectral devices (required)
- Active Secret Security Clearance (Top Secret Preferred)
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred
- Experience and understanding of DOD and aerospace test processes (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform imaging system testing and characterization, including optical and spectral measurements
- Develop test requirements, and create detailed test plans/procedures for setup and execution
- Execute testing in lab and cleanroom environments; diagnose issues across electrical, software, and optical domains
- Conduct spectral measurement and image data processing, including data analysis and reporting
- Build and maintain MATLAB scripts to automate analysis and improve test efficiency
- Troubleshoot test equipment and define/drive solutions to improve reliability and throughput
- Lead technical teams with a focus on AI&T execution and task planning
- Interface with customers and deliver clear technical presentations and status updates
- Support growth activities including proposal generation, technical write-ups, costing/BOEs, and identifying capital equipment needs
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
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
