Electro-Optical Test Engineer - Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara Infrared Inc; California, Santa Barbara (MO, CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electro-Optical Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and characterizing advanced electro-optical test systems, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, interact with customers during testing, and lead on-site installations. With a focus on innovation and quality, this position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge technology in the aerospace and defense sectors. Join a company that values expertise and provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electro-optics or infrared systems required.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop specifications for electro-optical test systems.
• Perform system performance modeling and analysis.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Project Organization

Education

BS/BA in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

IR Cameras

Microscopes

Image Data Analysis Software

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Electro-Optical Test Engineer

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Santa Barbara, California, United States

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Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced Non-Manager

Job Description

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is currently recruiting for the position of Electro-Optical Test Engineer. The Electro-Optical Test Engineer is a member of SBIR's System Engineering Group. The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be to design, integrate and characterize electro-optical test systems in support of SBIR Market segments (Integrated Electro-Optical Test Systems, Standard Commercial Products and Infrared Scene Projectors.

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks".

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro-Optical (E-O) test instrumentation. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems for world-wide use in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR's high-energy, dynamic culture focuses our Team Members on providing quality products and services to our customers. We provide highly integrated, well-engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military E-O sensors and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develops specifications and guides design of complex electro-optical test systems


• Performs system performance modeling and requirements flow down analysis to support development


• Works with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure designs meet system level requirements


• Develops system compliance methodology, including test procedures


• Collects and analyzes test data makes adjustments to optimize system performance


• Interacts directly with customers during factory acceptance testing and travels to customer facilities to lead on-site system installation, integration and training


• Performs routine troubleshooting, test and calibration in support of on-going programs, as well as special-purpose programs


• Works with engineering staff to document changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures as necessary


• Performs conceptual design and analysis to support quoting activity for new customer applications

Requirements

Requirements/Experience:

Required:

• BS/BA in Engineering or other relevant technical degree


• 7+ years' experience in electro-optics, infrared systems or related field. An advanced degree may count towards years of experience


• Excellent trouble-shooting capability and analytical skills


• Ability to set priorities and organize incoming projects


• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, and experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Word

Preferred:

• Experience using electrical and optical measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, IR cameras and microscopes


• Experience performing radiometric measurements and modeling E/O systems


• Proficiency with image data analysis software


• Experience with proper handling of ESD sensitive parts, including PCB cards


• Working knowledge of MEMS and/or photolithography fabrication processes

$130k - 170K DOE

Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre-employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre-employment drug screen.

This position offers many benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance and much more.

EOE

Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled

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