Senior Electro-Optics Engineer - Night Vision Systems

Twenty-Six Defense; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

TRICARE Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Roanoke, VA, is seeking an experienced electro-optics engineer. The role requires advanced knowledge in imaging system design, laser systems, or displays and a track record in design-to-manufacture environments. You will plan, coordinate tasks, and interact with customers to resolve technical issues.

The position is based in Roanoke, with limited travel. A strong background in thermals and low-light imaging, plus the ability to obtain a US government security clearance, is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Optics, Physics, or Engineering) with 10 years of experience or master’s degree and 8 years' experience.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-optics engineering with imaging system design and development, laser systems, or displays.

Responsibilities

• Develop product/system performance specs for designs.
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives.
• Lead experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products.
• Translate experimental results into design criteria.
• Support engineering programs with technical soundness and problem solving.

Skills

Imaging optics

Low light cameras

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Optics, Physics, or Engineering)

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense in Roanoke, VA, is seeking an experienced electro-optics engineer. The role requires advanced knowledge in imaging system design, laser systems, or displays and a track record in design-to-manufacture environments. You will plan, coordinate tasks, and interact with customers to resolve technical issues.

The position is based in Roanoke, with limited travel. A strong background in thermals and low-light imaging, plus the ability to obtain a US government security clearance, is