Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer

Seneca Resources; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Dedicated team advocacy

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer to join our defense-focused team in Patuxent River, MD. You will apply your electrical engineering background to design, develop, and optimize EO/IR systems for mission-critical applications, and you will manage the SETR process while collaborating with OEMs to enhance performance.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to analyze, test, and refine EO/IR designs, ensure they meet operational requirements, and help translate

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in EO/IR systems engineering.
• Proven ability to manage and support SETR processes.
• Strong understanding of systems integration challenges in EO/IR technology.
• Experience with modern Navy EO/IR platforms and technologies.
• Knowledge of system targeting algorithms, testing techniques, and performance optimization.
• Ability to analyze EO/IR designs and recommend improvements to enhance system integration and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Collaborate with OEMs to enhance EO/IR system performance.
• Contribute to integrating cutting-edge technologies across various platforms.
• Analyze, test, and refine EO/IR designs to meet requirements and performance standards.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet operational needs.

Skills

EO/IR systems engineering

SETR processes

systems integration challenges

Navy EO/IR platforms

targeting algorithms

design analysis

Job description

Position Title: Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer

Location: Patuxent River, MD

Clearance Requirements: Secret or Above

Salary: Up to $130,000 per year

Position Description

• Join a dynamic team supporting advanced mission systems as an Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer.
• In this role, you will leverage your electrical engineering expertise to design, develop, and optimize EO/IR systems critical to defense and military applications.
• You will manage the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process, collaborate with OEMs to enhance system performance, and contribute to integrating cutting-edge technologies across various platforms.
• This is your opportunity to apply your technical skills to meaningful projects that improve Warfighter capabilities, working on challenging system integration issues and inform future technological advancements.
• You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to analyze, test, and refine EO/IR designs, ensuring they meet operational requirements and performance standards.

Top Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in EO/IR systems engineering
• Proven ability to manage and support SETR processes
• Strong understanding of systems integration challenges in EO/IR technology
• Experience with modern Navy EO/IR platforms and technologies
• Knowledge of system targeting algorithms, testing techniques, and performance optimization
• Ability to analyze EO/IR designs and recommend improvements to enhance system integration and performance

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.