Electro Mechanical & Systems Integration - Defense Systems Project Team

SQA Group; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Group is seeking skilled professionals for a hybrid project team focused on enhancing electro-optical systems for defense and commercial applications. Roles include Electro-Mechanical Engineer and Systems Engineer, requiring hands-on innovation and integration expertise. Join us to contribute to impactful defense missions and scalable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with MEMS gyros and sensor mounting.
• Comfort with off-the-shelf component design.

Responsibilities

• Design stabilized, modular gimbal housing.
• Develop embedded software for sensor hardware.
• Perform functional and environmental testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

Integration of hardware and sensor systems

Background in stabilized electro-optical systems

Job description

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Join Our Advanced Technology Project Team – Defense & Commercial Systems

SQA Group is partnering with an innovative technology provider specializing in fixed and gyro-stabilized night vision camera systems, serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors.

We’re assembling a focused project team to remediate and upgrade a gimbal-mounted electro-optical stabilization mount currently deployed in the field. This effort will address mechanical and software-related improvements - delivering fix packages for installed systems while also laying the foundation for a production-ready, next-gen model.

This is a 9-month hybrid engagement requiring on-site presence 2–3 days per week at our client’s facility in Rhode Island.

We're Hiring for the Following Roles:

1. Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Focus: End-to-end design, integration, and testing of ruggedized, gimbal-mounted electro-optical systems. You’ll be responsible for engineering the stabilization platform and integrating off-the-shelf sensor and control components into modular, vibration-tolerant housings. From mechanical design to electronic signal conversion and system-level testing, this role blends hands-on development with field-ready innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design stabilized, modular gimbal housing and optical bench architectures
• Engineer drive systems and power distribution for vibration-tolerant platforms
• Develop PCB boards to convert photonic inputs into digital signals for displays and sensor controls
• Integrate sensors with joystick-controlled user interfaces
• Perform functional, operational, and environmental testing
• Support prototyping, system integration, and lab-based as well as potential marine field testing

Ideal Experience:

• Background in stabilized electro-optical or laser systems, ideally for vehicle-mounted or mobile platforms
• Experience with MEMS gyros, sensor mounting, and network/communication integration
• Strong familiarity with infrared/UV/visible light camera equipment and laser technologies
• Comfort with off-the-shelf component design and rapid iteration cycles
• Experience working in government/defense environments preferred

2. Systems Engineer (Linux/Embedded)

Focus: Software architecture and system-level integration of motion-tolerant electro-optical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop embedded software to interface with sensor hardware and stabilization systems
• Build joystick-based control and user interface (UI) capabilities
• Implement features such as target tracking, video overlays (zoom, range, reticle), and diagnostics
• Ensure modularity and scalability of code for future production use

Ideal Experience:

• Embedded software development in Linux environments
• Hands-on integration of hardware and sensor systems in vibration-tolerant applications
• Background in defense-related systems and compliance a plus

Why This Project?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to systems supporting defense missions
• Hands-On Innovation: From lab-based prototyping to real-world testing
• Scalable Design: Help build what could become a standard product offering

**Please note: this is a 6-9 month consulting opportunity.

Thank you for your interest in working with SQA Group. SQA Group is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities above are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Design

• Industries

  Information Technology & Services and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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