Senior Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer

RTX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available!

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to lead the integration, verification, and production support of advanced EO systems. You will spearhead optical/electro-mechanical alignment, detector and firmware integration, and automated testing across development and production programs.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years experience (5+ with an advanced degree), strong EO hardware expertise, and proficiency in MATLAB/Python/C++.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 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

EO imaging

System integration

Test data analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

DoD clearance

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to lead the integration, verification, and production support of advanced EO systems. You will spearhead optical/electro-mechanical alignment, detector and firmware integration, and automated testing across development and production programs.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years experience (5+ with an advanced degree), strong EO hardware expertise, and proficiency in MATLAB/Python/C++.