Lead EO/IR Systems Engineer: Imaging & DoD Solutions

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 141,700 - 219,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research and development opportunities

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Principal Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer in Freeport, PA. This role involves leading research for DoD acquisitions, developing performance models, and managing projects related to imaging systems. The ideal candidate will have 19+ years of experience in EO/IR systems with significant knowledge of infrared imaging design and testing. The position may involve mentoring staff and interfacing with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in defense technology.

Qualifications

• 19+ years of relevant experience in EO/IR system engineering is required.
• Experience with infrared imaging systems is a must.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and tools such as oscilloscopes.
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical devices and imaging sensors.

Responsibilities

• Lead team on all aspects of system testing including authoring test plans.
• Interface with customers to understand their problems and brainstorm solutions.
• Perform forecasting of imaging system performance through physics-based modeling.
• Devise and lead projects focused on solving complex imaging problems.

Skills

Design, analysis, procurement of EO/IR systems

Radiometry

Real-time image processing

Software tools for data analysis (LabVIEW, MATLAB, etc.)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Principal Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer in Freeport, PA. This role involves leading research for DoD acquisitions, developing performance models, and managing projects related to imaging systems. The ideal candidate will have 19+ years of experience in EO/IR systems with significant knowledge of infrared imaging design and testing. The position may involve mentoring staff and interfacing with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in defense technology.