Senior Electro-Optical Systems Integration Engineer

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); 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 is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems.

You will lead imaging subsystem integration, develop automated tests, analyze data, and support production transitions from development to manufacturing. This onsite role requires strong hands-on skills and a current US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or a related 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

Electro-optical systems

Imaging systems

System integration

Hardware test

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's)

Advanced degree in Optics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX's Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team supporting development, qualification, and production of advanced EO systems.

You will lead imaging subsystem integration, develop automated tests, analyze data, and support production transitions from development to manufacturing. This onsite role requires strong hands-on skills and a current US security clearance.