Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer – Space Sensor Development

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support the development, integration, verification, and validation of advanced electrical, optical, infrared (IR), and electro-optical sensor systems for space applications.

This engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting system-level integration and test activities for complex sensor platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electro-optical design, optical/IR systems, hardware integration, test engineering, requirements verification, and electronic testing within aerospace, defense, or space environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, execute, and maintain integration and test solutions for:
  • Electro-optical systems
  • Optical and infrared sensor designs
  • Electrical subsystems
  • Space-based sensor platforms
  • In-house developed and COTS/GOTS components
• Develop and execute comprehensive system and subsystem-level test plans, test procedures, test schedules, and test reports.
• Translate customer requirements and contractual specifications into effective system test strategies while balancing technical requirements, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Establish and maintain functional and technical specifications, standards, and verification requirements.
• Analyze system interfaces and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Define system inputs, outputs, interfaces, and performance parameters to ensure successful subsystem and system integration.
• Review and evaluate requirements for testability and verification compliance.
• Coordinate integration and testing activities across engineering teams, programs, and other functional organizations.
• Perform detailed analysis of test results and prepare technical evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
• Generate discrepancy reports and lead regression testing efforts to confirm corrective actions and validate software, hardware, component, subsystem, and system fixes.
• Support customer and stakeholder technical reviews through accurate test documentation and performance analysis.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electro-optical, optical, or infrared (IR) system design and development.
• Minimum 6 years of experience performing design, integration, testing, verification, and validation (V&V) of electro-optical systems.
• Minimum 6 years of experience with physics principles, test development, test execution, and electronic testing.
• Demonstrated experience developing:
  • Advanced test plans
  • Test procedures
  • Test execution schedules
  • System/subsystem test reports
• Experience supporting complex hardware/software integration environments.
• Ability to analyze test data, troubleshoot system issues, and communicate technical findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting space, aerospace, defense, satellite, or missile sensor programs.
• Experience with:
  • EO/IR sensor systems
  • Optical payloads
  • Imaging systems
  • Infrared detectors
  • Sensor calibration and characterization
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
  • Environmental testing
• Experience working with COTS/GOTS components and mission-critical systems.
• Strong technical documentation and customer-facing communication skills.