EO/IR Systems Integration & Test Engineer

NCSL International; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer to advance state-of-the-art sensor systems for defense applications. You will lead cross-disciplinary integration across electrical, mechanical, and optical domains, develop and execute integration and test plans, and ensure performance validation in lab and field settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, scientists, and software developers to deliver robust EO/IR solutions and support system commissioning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in systems integration for EO/IR.
• Experience across electrical, mechanical, and optical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of EO/IR components including detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with system-level testing and validation methodologies.
• Proficiency with EO/IR test equipment (optical test benches, thermal imaging, signal analyzers).
• Must be a US citizen with Final Secret clearance eligibility.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of EO/IR sensor systems, coordinating across electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering disciplines.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and optical components.
• Develop and execute integration and test plans for complex sensor systems, ensuring compliance with performance specifications and requirements.
• Conduct system-level testing, calibration, and validation of EO/IR sensors in laboratory and field environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve multi-disciplinary integration issues spanning electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical domains.
• Manage technical interfaces between subsystems, including detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Document integration processes, test procedures, test results, and technical specifications for project records.
• Participate in design reviews, integration reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support system commissioning, acceptance testing, and delivery activities.

Skills

EO/IR integration

multidisciplinary coordination

system-level testing

problem solving

relocation to Huntsville AL

cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Optical/Systems Engineering)

Tools

Optical test benches

Thermal imaging equipment

Signal analyzers

Linux/Ubuntu familiarity

Python MATLAB C/C++

Job description

Leidos is seeking an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer to advance state-of-the-art sensor systems for defense applications. You will lead cross-disciplinary integration across electrical, mechanical, and optical domains, develop and execute integration and test plans, and ensure performance validation in lab and field settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, scientists, and software developers to deliver robust EO/IR solutions and support system commissioning and delivery.