Engineer (Electro-Optical)-Journeyman

About the role

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineer (Electro-Optical)-Journeyman to support Integrated Combat Environment. The salary range of this position is $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and operation of EO/IR simulated environments and rugged field-test infrastructure to replicate real-world scenarios for stimulation of aircraft-installed EO/IR systems
• Develops flight, field and laboratory threat engagement scenarios using threat signature and trajectory models for open-air stimulation of IRCM and FLIR/laser designator systems
• Maintains and operates computer image rendering systems for video transfer to ground test simulation systems
• Performs system maintenance (a review of electrical, mechanical and optical documents and interface requirements for installed system testing)
• Diagnoses and corrects electronic circuitry malfunctions in EO/IR equipment
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on prototyping, integration and fleet support
• Supports test planning, execution, documentation and post-test analysis (real-time monitoring and integration with aircraft/weapons systems)
• Develops and operates open-air target boards for installed-system flight testing to evaluate EO/IR system performance
• Performs system capability testing for writing operational verification reports to be presented to sponsor agencies for validation to be accredited
• Participates in occasional travel for Army/Air Force/Navy test activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical, Electro-Optical, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with EO/IR sensor testing, calibration, precision motion systems, boresight alignment and laser pointing
• Experience with design and assembly to maintain EO/IR test systems
• Experience with FLIR, IRST and missile warning systems
• Experience with laser IRCM systems

Qualifications

• Minimum clearance required to apply: DoD Secret Clearance

Skills

• Master’s Degree in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical or Electro-Optical Engineering
• Experience with operation and calibration of multi-spectral (UV, Vis, IR) imaging systems
• Experience integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics
• Experience with atmospheric and terrain radiometric phenomenology
• Experience with databases and computer system operation for image rendering and video transfer
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python or C++ for data analysis and test automation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Gross tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• EAP
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program