Infrared (IR) Test Engineer / Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Support to test teams and customers developing Infrared Systems test plans and data analysis plans.
• Develop and optimize use of infrared capabilities to assess aircraft survivability.
• Software design and support to mission planning: develop tools to support pre-mission planning data development and real-time re-planning automation.
• Air Operation Analysis: Provides expert guidance and oversight on Infrared analysis both in a model and simulation environment and in an open-air test environment.
• Mission Planning: Provide Infrared system knowledge of outside effects (environmental impacts) on mission planning for aircraft test profiles to optimize open air range test results.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must understand concepts, principles, and practices of infrared testing and analysis.
• Experience in flight testing of avionics systems and sensor testing with a clear understanding of flight test principles and discipline.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems, software, and current modeling tools.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Previous experience as aircrew member (Pilot, EWO, NAV, etc.).
• Experience with MATLAB and data analysis tools / Aptitude to learn new software tools.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (engineering, math, computer science, or physics)
• Master’s degree (engineering, math, computer science, or physics)

Travel Requirements

• 5-10% TDY travel may be required.

Clearance Requirements

• Current Active Top-Secret clearance required (SCI Eligibility Required).
• US Citizenship is required.