Lead Electro-Optical I&T Engineer – Tucson

RTX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead the integration and testing of EO imaging subsystems across development and production programs.

The role requires bridging optics, electronics, mechanical and software disciplines to ensure performance requirements are met and transitions to production are efficient. On-site position with competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 8+ years experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience in electro-optical systems, imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
• Experience with test data analysis and interpretation.
• Advanced degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline (preferred).
• Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral) (preferred).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems.
• Integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware into functioning hardware assemblies.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans for development and production programs.
• Design and implement automated test processes and data acquisition tools.
• Analyze test data and develop models to support performance verification and root-cause investigations.
• Design and maintain EO subsystem test fixtures and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues at the component and system level.
• Support production activities including documentation, process improvements, and yield enhancement.
• Participate in technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

EO imaging systems

System integration

Hardware test

Data analysis

Automation testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Optics/EE/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer in Tucson, AZ to lead the integration and testing of EO imaging subsystems across development and production programs.

The role requires bridging optics, electronics, mechanical and software disciplines to ensure performance requirements are met and transitions to production are efficient. On-site position with competitive salary and relocation assistance.