Location: Crane, IN
Security Clearance: Secret
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*:$60,000 - $80,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Position Overview
Amatriot is seeking an Optical Engineer (Junior) to support a customer at NSWC Crane. This role provides optical engineering support for the evaluation and environmental qualification of prototype electro-optical and infrared hardware, including camera, infrared, laser range-finding, and related sensor technologies.
The Optical Engineer (Junior) supports benchtop testing, laser evaluation, data collection and analysis, test planning, environmental qualification activities, and technical reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Electro-Optical and Infrared Evaluation
- Support evaluation of prototype electro-optical and infrared hardware.
- Support testing of Color Day Camera, Midwave Infrared, Laser Range Finder, Short-Wave Infrared, Long-Wave Infrared, and related sensor technologies.
- Conduct or support initial capability evaluations, including benchtop testing and laser evaluation.
- Collect and analyze test data.
- Generate technical test reports documenting evaluation results.
Environmental Qualification Testing
- Support environmental qualification testing of prototype EO/IR hardware.
- Document test-plan requirements and test configurations.
- Assist with system-level and Line Replaceable Unit-level environmental qualification testing.
- Support qualification activities involving CDC, MWIR, LRF, SWIR, LWIR, and other sensor technologies.
- Maintain accurate test documentation throughout qualification activities.
Technical Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with engineering, test, program, and installation teams as required.
- Communicate technical information effectively across multiple organizational levels.
- Support project development and planning activities associated with optical and sensor engineering efforts.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
- Experience working with Electro-Optic, Infrared, and laser technology programs. [Required]
- Experience with business planning and project development. [Required]
- Knowledge of government operating procedures and requirements. [Required]
Skills
- Knowledge of EO/IR and laser-based sensor technologies. [Required]
- Ability to support technical testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting. [Required]
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. [Required]
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with personnel ranging from senior leadership to installation teams. [Required]
Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship. [Required]
- Ability to obtain and retain a DoD Secret security clearance at the level required to perform the duties of the position. [Required]
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Experience working within the Department of Defense community.