Lead Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test

RTX; Houston (TX); 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 join a multidisciplinary team developing EO imaging systems. You will lead optical alignment, integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware, and develop system-level test plans for development and production.

This on-site role requires a STEM degree with extensive hands-on experience, strong data analysis skills (MATLAB/Python), and the ability to bridge optics, electronics and software.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years in electro-optical systems.
• Experience in imaging systems, system integration, or hardware test.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.
• Proficiency in data analysis and test automation tools.

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.

Skills

EO imaging systems

System integration

Test automation

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Firmware integration

Measuring equipment

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer in Tucson, AZ to join a multidisciplinary team developing EO imaging systems. You will lead optical alignment, integrate detectors, optics, electronics, and firmware, and develop system-level test plans for development and production.

This on-site role requires a STEM degree with extensive hands-on experience, strong data analysis skills (MATLAB/Python), and the ability to bridge optics, electronics and software.