Optical Engineer (Junior)

Amatriot Group; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group seeks an Optical Engineer (Junior) to support a customer at NSWC Crane. This role provides optical engineering support for evaluating prototype electro-optical and infrared hardware, including camera and laser range-finding sensor technologies.

The Optical Engineer (Junior) supports benchtop testing, laser evaluation, data collection and analysis, test planning, environmental qualification activities, and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering or a related field is required.
• Experience with electro-optic, infrared and laser technology programs is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of government operating procedures and requirements is required.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation of prototype electro-optical and infrared hardware.
• Test Color Day Camera, MWIR, LRF, SWIR, LWIR and related sensor technologies.
• Conduct benchtop testing and laser evaluation.
• Collect and analyze test data.
• Generate technical test reports documenting evaluation results.
• Support environmental qualification testing of prototype EO/IR hardware.
• Document test-plan requirements and test configurations.
• Assist with system-level environment qualification testing.

Skills

EO/IR knowledge

Laser-based sensors

Technical testing

Data analysis

Written communication

Cross-team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optics/physics/EE

Job description

Location: Crane, IN
Security Clearance: Secret
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*:$60,000 - $80,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking an Optical Engineer (Junior) to support a customer at NSWC Crane. This role provides optical engineering support for the evaluation and environmental qualification of prototype electro-optical and infrared hardware, including camera, infrared, laser range-finding, and related sensor technologies.

The Optical Engineer (Junior) supports benchtop testing, laser evaluation, data collection and analysis, test planning, environmental qualification activities, and technical reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Electro-Optical and Infrared Evaluation

• Support evaluation of prototype electro-optical and infrared hardware.
• Support testing of Color Day Camera, Midwave Infrared, Laser Range Finder, Short-Wave Infrared, Long-Wave Infrared, and related sensor technologies.
• Conduct or support initial capability evaluations, including benchtop testing and laser evaluation.
• Collect and analyze test data.
• Generate technical test reports documenting evaluation results.
• Support environmental qualification testing of prototype EO/IR hardware.
• Document test-plan requirements and test configurations.
• Assist with system-level and Line Replaceable Unit-level environmental qualification testing.
• Support qualification activities involving CDC, MWIR, LRF, SWIR, LWIR, and other sensor technologies.
• Maintain accurate test documentation throughout qualification activities.

Technical Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with engineering, test, program, and installation teams as required.
• Communicate technical information effectively across multiple organizational levels.
• Support project development and planning activities associated with optical and sensor engineering efforts.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. [Required]

Experience

• Experience working with Electro-Optic, Infrared, and laser technology programs. [Required]
• Experience with business planning and project development. [Required]
• Knowledge of government operating procedures and requirements. [Required]

Skills

• Knowledge of EO/IR and laser-based sensor technologies. [Required]
• Ability to support technical testing, data collection, analysis, and reporting. [Required]
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. [Required]
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with personnel ranging from senior leadership to installation teams. [Required]

Clearance

• Ability to obtain and retain a DoD Secret security clearance at the level required to perform the duties of the position. [Required]

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience working within the Department of Defense community.