Senior Electro-Optical Imaging Integration & Test Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced engineer to lead optical and electro‑mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems. This onsite role requires U.S.

citizenship for security clearance and an active DoD Secret clearance prior to start date. You will integrate detectors, optics, electronics and firmware, develop system‑level test plans, automate tests, analyze data and support production.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• 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.

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

MATLAB

Python

C++

Test automation

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced engineer to lead optical and electro‑mechanical alignment and verification of EO imaging subsystems. This onsite role requires U.S.

citizenship for security clearance and an active DoD Secret clearance prior to start date. You will integrate detectors, optics, electronics and firmware, develop system‑level test plans, automate tests, analyze data and support production.