Senior IR Seeker Systems Engineer
On-siteAllen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end development of IR seeker architecture (hardware & software), establishing the baseline for next-generation systems. Drive rigorous trade studies across performance, cost, size, and risk, including acquisition/tracking models and detailed error budgets. Evaluate and optimize seeker performance across thermal environments (MWIR/LWIR), including radome integration and system-level impacts. Own execution strategy by identifying key vendors, defining SOWs, and partnering internally to align staffing, requirements, and manufacturability targets. Ensure designs deliver a clear performance-per-cost advantage and are scalable to production, while effectively communicating progress and results to leadership and customers. This role is based in Allen, TX and requires full-time onsite presence. Ability to put in extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when required to meet aggressive timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- Direct experience working on IR missile seeker systems
- Strong systems engineering background across both hardware and software domains
- Experience with IR sensing modalities (e.g., mid-wave and/or long-wave IR), tracking, and guidance concepts
- Ability to develop and present polished, technically rigorous materials to customers and stakeholders
- Ability to put in extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when required to meet aggressive timelines
- This role is based in Allen, TX and requires full-time onsite presence
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government–issued security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience taking seeker or similar electro-optical systems from concept through production
- Background in modeling, simulation, and trade study development for high-performance systems
- Familiarity with radome design, thermal environments, and integration challenges
- Experience working with external vendors and managing technical deliverables
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