Senior EO/IR Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Position Overview

Ataero is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer to support PMA-272 Airborne Electronic Attack Systems. The selected candidate will provide engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of EO/IR sensing and countermeasure capabilities across Naval Aviation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for EO/IR systems, sensors, targeting systems, and infrared countermeasure capabilities.
• Support requirements development, system integration, engineering analysis, and technical risk assessments.
• Participate in system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Evaluate system performance, deficiencies, and modernization initiatives.
• Support developmental and operational test activities.
• Prepare engineering analyses, technical reports, and acquisition documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years supporting DoD aviation, EO/IR, sensor, or countermeasure systems.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or military aviation programs.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Military operational aviation experience highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications.

Travel Required

• Occasional
• Up to 10%
• - If outside local area, must be able to travel to Pax River at least twice per month.