Senior Electro-Optical I&T Engineer - Onsite Tucson

RTX; Orlando (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 to join the Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ. You will lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment, integrate detectors and firmware, and develop system-level test plans for development and production.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with EO subsystems, test automation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++. A security clearance is required and relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience in electro-optical imaging systems and hardware test.
• Experience with system-level integration and verification of complex hardware.

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

Electro-optical systems experience

Imaging systems experience

System integration experience

Hardware test experience

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Optics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join the Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ. You will lead optical and electro-mechanical alignment, integrate detectors and firmware, and develop system-level test plans for development and production.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with EO subsystems, test automation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++. A security clearance is required and relocation support is offered.