EO/IR Systems Integration & Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary integration and test activities for advanced sensor systems. You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering efforts, develop and execute system-level test plans, and perform calibration and validation in lab and field environments.

You will work with detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies, reviewing design and test results, supporting system commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in systems integration, with specific focus on EO/IR sensor systems or related electro-optical technologies.
• Proven experience working across multiple engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, optical).
• Strong understanding of EO/IR sensor components including detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with system-level testing, integration procedures, and validation methodologies.
• Proficiency with test equipment and instrumentation relevant to EO/IR systems (e.g., optical test benches, thermal imaging equipment, signal analyzers).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a resident or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

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

Systems integration

EO/IR sensor knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Systems Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Optical test benches

Thermal imaging equipment

Signal analyzers

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary integration and test activities for advanced sensor systems. You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering efforts, develop and execute system-level test plans, and perform calibration and validation in lab and field environments.

You will work with detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies, reviewing design and test results, supporting system commissioning, and