Advanced Sensing Engineer & Experimental Physicist

Alaire Technologies, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaire Technologies, Inc. is seeking Research Engineers and Engineering Physicists to develop, prototype, test, and validate next-generation sensing systems used in national defense.

You will work on multidisciplinary teams on electro-optical, infrared, laser, and sensor technologies for ISR and remote sensing applications. The role spans experimental research, instrumentation, data acquisition, and system integration from concept to testing and validation.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in: Physics, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Photonics, or closely related STEM discipline.
• Strong laboratory, research, or engineering experience through industry, government, or academic research.
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, or integrating experimental systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test laboratory experiments and prototype hardware.
• Develop and integrate data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support development of electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), laser, and advanced sensing technologies.
• Perform experimental testing, system characterization, calibration, and validation.
• Collect, process, and analyze experimental data using statistical and computational methods.
• Develop software tools for automation, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Support sensor integration, hardware troubleshooting, and laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, software developers, and government customers.
• Document experimental procedures, technical findings, engineering analyses, and test results.
• Participate in laboratory demonstrations, field testing, and technology transition efforts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Hands-on prototyping

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in Physics

MS in Engineering Physics

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

National Instruments

LabVIEW

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Embedded electronics

PCB integration

Job description

Alaire Technologies, Inc. is seeking Research Engineers and Engineering Physicists to develop, prototype, test, and validate next-generation sensing systems used in national defense.

You will work on multidisciplinary teams on electro-optical, infrared, laser, and sensor technologies for ISR and remote sensing applications. The role spans experimental research, instrumentation, data acquisition, and system integration from concept to testing and validation.