EO/IR Sensor Integration & Test Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer to lead cross-functional integration of advanced sensor systems. You will develop and execute integration and test plans, perform system-level testing, and coordinate across electrical, mechanical, and optical teams to ensure performance and reliability in lab and field environments.

The role requires a strong background in EO/IR technologies, test instrumentation, and problem-solving, with US Citizenship and ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical/Mechanical/Optical/Systems Engineering or related field with 2–4 years of experience; or a Master's with <2 years experience.
• Experience in EO/IR sensor systems or related electro-optical technologies.
• Experience across electrical, mechanical, and optical disciplines.
• Knowledge of EO/IR components including detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with system-level testing, integration procedures, and validation methodologies.
• Proficiency with EO/IR test equipment (optical benches, thermal imaging, signal analyzers).
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain/maintain a Final Secret Clearance; willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Integrate EO/IR sensor systems across electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware, software, and optics integration.
• Develop and execute integration and test plans for complex sensor systems.
• Perform system-level testing, calibration and validation in lab and field environments.
• Troubleshoot multi-disciplinary integration issues across domains (electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical).
• Manage technical interfaces between subsystems (detectors, optics, electronics, mechanical assemblies).
• Document test procedures, results, and specifications for project records.

Skills

EO/IR integration

Cross- disciplinary

System-level testing

Test instrumentation

Problem solving

Security clearance (US)

Relocation to Huntsville

Education

Bachelors in Physics/EE/ME/Optical/Systems Eng

Masters (0-2 years exp)

Tools

Ubuntu/Linux

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer to lead cross-functional integration of advanced sensor systems. You will develop and execute integration and test plans, perform system-level testing, and coordinate across electrical, mechanical, and optical teams to ensure performance and reliability in lab and field environments.

The role requires a strong background in EO/IR technologies, test instrumentation, and problem-solving, with US Citizenship and ability to obtain a