EO/IR Systems Engineer

Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. in Patuxent River, MD, is looking for a Senior Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems Engineer to provide engineering expertise for Naval Aviation platforms. The role includes project development, system integration, and testing of EO/IR systems.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience in DoD aviation systems, along with active Secret clearance. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K plan, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supporting DoD aviation, EO/IR, sensor, or countermeasure systems.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Military operational aviation experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for EO/IR systems and sensors.
• Support requirements development and system integration.
• Participate in system design reviews and technical meetings.
• Evaluate system performance and deficiencies.
• Prepare engineering analyses and technical reports.

Skills

Technical support for EO/IR systems

System integration

Engineering analysis

Technical risk assessments

Developmental test activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Patuxent River, MD (Onsite Preferred)

May be able to perform outside local area if access to government site.

Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI and SAP eligibility highly desired.

Position Overview

Ataero is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer to support PMA-272 Airborne Electronic Attack Systems. The selected candidate will provide engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of EO/IR sensing and countermeasure capabilities across Naval Aviation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for EO/IR systems, sensors, targeting systems, and infrared countermeasure capabilities.
• Support requirements development, system integration, engineering analysis, and technical risk assessments.
• Participate in system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Evaluate system performance, deficiencies, and modernization initiatives.
• Support developmental and operational test activities.
• Prepare engineering analyses, technical reports, and acquisition documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years supporting DoD aviation, EO/IR, sensor, or countermeasure systems.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or military aviation programs.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Military operational aviation experience highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications.
• Travel Required: Occasional.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel. If outside local area, must be able to travel to Pax River at least twice per month.

We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected category as applicable by law. We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.