Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen in Maryland seeks an Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer to manage the SETR process for EO/IR radar systems. You will translate mission system requirements into designs, collaborating with engineers and OEMs to improve platform performance and integration.

You'll augment designs and algorithms, support verification, and contribute to warfighter capability while navigating security clearances and program requirements in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with EO/IR systems and radar-related design.
• Ability to work with OEMs to improve performance and integration.
• Familiarity with SETR and contract reporting requirements.
• Strong collaboration across engineering teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate EO/IR systems to enhance performance.
• Lead SETR activities to translate requirements into testable designs.
• Collaborate with OEMs and mission teams to implement upgrades.
• Augment designs and algorithms to improve system performance.

Skills

EO/IR systems experience

Systems integration challenges

Team collaboration

Travel up to 25%

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

SETR process

CDRL reporting

Job description

Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer

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. That’s why we need an electrical engineer like you, who is well‑versed in EO/IR systems, to help us design and develop future technologies within the EO/IR discipline. On our team, you’ll work with existing teams to understand current challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate those upgrades to improve the warfighters' competitive edge. You will assist in augmenting designs and algorithms to better system performance. This is a chance to use your electrical engineering skills while gaining experience in the radar discipline to sharpen your skills while doing meaningful work. Take on exciting challenges in mission systems with us as we improve the warfighters' edge. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with EO/IR systems
• Knowledge of systems integration challenges
• Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations to improve warfighter capabilities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science field

Nice If You 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. Top Secret clearance.

Salary

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD).

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Benefits

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Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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