Staff Integration and Test Electro-Optical Engineer (Level 5)
$168,200–$252,200 year
On-siteChandler, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain technical understanding of seeker systems to identify and troubleshoot issues while ensuring customer scope requirements are addressed. Lead hands-on electrical testing of EO/IR systems, sensors, and imaging optics at a systems level, including developing assembly and test procedures for launch vehicle systems. Coordinate and schedule daily integration and test activities across engineering disciplines, leading cross-functional teams and training junior engineers. Document hardware discrepancies, pursue root cause analysis, and assert producibility concepts into early design phases. Oversee I&T bay and cleanroom activities to ensure compliance with safety standards and Launch Systems procedures. Maintain special test equipment and manage daily status meetings. Work a 9/80 schedule with 10% travel expectation.
Required Qualifications
- 12 Years with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline
- 10 Years with Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or qualifying discipline
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Understanding/Experience with EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level
- Experience with cleanroom operations ISO-6, ISO-7
- Hands-on electrical testing and diagnostic experience
- Understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe and shock testing, etc.
- Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, high voltage systems, and laser systems
- Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
- Experience with documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, and pursuing root cause & corrective actions
- Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
- Experience leading/training junior engineers and/or team members
- Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electro-Optical Engineering or Physics
- Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above
- Experience with relevant seeker con-ops and performance needs
- Experience with optical imaging systems ranging from the visible to LWIR spectrum
- Extensive understanding/experience with EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) systems such as sensors and imaging optics at a systems level
- Former/current EE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs
- Extensive understanding of Space Environment test requirements – thermal vacuum, cycle testing, vibe and shock testing, etc.
- Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
- Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
- Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
- Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
- Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
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