Senior Electro-Optical I&T Engineer - Onsite Tucson

RTX; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

RTX’s Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to drive imaging sensor subsystem integration, verification, and transition to production. You will bridge optics, electronics, mechanical, and software to ensure subsystems meet performance requirements and are production-ready.

The role emphasizes hardware integration, test automation, and data-driven problem solving in a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 8 years experience or 5 years with advanced degree.
• 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.
• Experience with imaging systems (IR, visible, or multi-spectral).
• Experience in integrating EO hardware and embedded electronics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for data analysis and test automation.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and data acquisition systems.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory measurement equipment and environmental test setups.
• Experience supporting products transitioning from development to production.
• Active DoD security clearance.

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

System integration

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Optics / EE / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX’s Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to drive imaging sensor subsystem integration, verification, and transition to production. You will bridge optics, electronics, mechanical, and software to ensure subsystems meet performance requirements and are production-ready.

The role emphasizes hardware integration, test automation, and data-driven problem solving in a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for growth and