Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 61,900 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Lexington Park, MD is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate EO/IR radar systems and to manage the SETR process for acquisitions. You will translate mission requirements into viable hardware and software solutions.

You will collaborate with a team to augment designs, improve system performance, and develop upgrades that enhance warfighter capabilities while maintaining security and schedule discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience with EO/IR systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges.
• Ability to work with engineers to modify designs and improve integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate EO/IR radar systems.
• Manage the SETR process for acquisitions and reviews.
• Augment designs and algorithms to improve performance.
• Develop upgrades that enhance warfighter capabilities.

Skills

EO/IR systems

Systems integration

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific field

Job description

The Opportunity

As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to designing and integrating radar systems. We’re looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to manage the acquisition Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process in support of Electro‑optic Infrared (EO/IR) systems.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform Mission Systems requirements to improve EO/IR performance of a variety of platforms. Our team supports the Mission Systems team in working with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms. You will assist in augmenting designs and algorithms to better system performance and help develop and integrate upgrades that enhance warfighters’ competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Experience in EO/IR systems.
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges.
• Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations to enhance warfighter capabilities.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with modern Navy EO/IR systems.
• Experience with the SETR process.
• Knowledge of contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting.
• Knowledge of system targeting algorithms and test techniques.
• Ability to analyze EO/IR designs and provide technical inputs to improve performance and integration ease.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).

Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.