EO/IR Systems Integration & Test Engineer

NCSL International; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer in Huntsville to lead integration of sensor subsystems across electrical, mechanical, and optical domains. You will develop and execute integration and test plans, perform system-level calibration, and coordinate across engineering teams to ensure performance meets specifications.

Applicants should have a physics/engineering degree with 2–4 years of experience (or a related master's), hands-on EO/IR exposure, and the ability to obtain/maintain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field with required years of experience; 2–4 years for bachelor's track, or a Master's with less than 2 years' experience.
• Experience in EO/IR sensor systems or related electro-optical technologies.
• Experience across electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering disciplines.
• 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 EO/IR test equipment (optical benches, thermal imaging, signal analyzers).
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain/maintain a Final Secret/Secret clearance; willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• 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 performance specifications.
• Conduct system-level testing, calibration, and validation of EO/IR sensors in lab and field environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve multi-disciplinary integration issues across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical domains.
• Manage technical interfaces between detectors, optics, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Document integration processes, test procedures, results, and specifications for records.
• Participate in design reviews and integration reviews; contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support system commissioning, acceptance testing, and delivery activities.

Skills

EO/IR integration

Systems engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Test & calibration

Problem solving

Security clearance readiness

Education

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

Tools

Optical test benches

Thermal imaging equipment

Signal analyzers

Linux/Ubuntu

Job description

Leidos seeks an EO/IR Integration & Test Engineer in Huntsville to lead integration of sensor subsystems across electrical, mechanical, and optical domains. You will develop and execute integration and test plans, perform system-level calibration, and coordinate across engineering teams to ensure performance meets specifications.

Applicants should have a physics/engineering degree with 2–4 years of experience (or a related master's), hands-on EO/IR exposure, and the ability to obtain/maintain a