Senior Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer

RTX; El Paso (TX); 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 for the Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across EO products.

Responsibilities include leading optical alignment, integrating detectors and firmware, developing test plans, and automating data acquisition. An ideal candidate has 8+ years in EO systems, with DoD clearance, MATLAB/Python/C++ skills, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ 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 systems

system integration

test automation

data analysis

DoD clearance

Education

STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Integration & Test Engineer for the Effectors Optics Department in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on imaging sensor subsystems, hardware integration, verification, and production transition across EO products.

Responsibilities include leading optical alignment, integrating detectors and firmware, developing test plans, and automating data acquisition. An ideal candidate has 8+ years in EO systems, with DoD clearance, MATLAB/Python/C++ skills, and hands-on