Senior EO/IR Sensor Systems Engineer - Lead & Prototype

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Staff EO/IR Engineer to lead the development of EO/IR sensor subsystems for airborne platforms.

The role involves translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, building high-fidelity performance models, and guiding a multidisciplinary team through prototype to final product. Applicants must have extensive EO/IR expertise, strong analysis skills, and the ability to lead with strategic vision in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ yrs experience in EO/IR related fields; MS adds 2 yrs; PhD adds 4 yrs.
• Deep technical experience with EO/IR sensors, laser tech, and airborne/space platforms.
• Strong leadership and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and integration of EO/IR sensor subsystems.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Develop and validate high fidelity EO/IR performance models and optical designs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and present technical solutions to leadership.

Skills

EO/IR systems

Sensor development

Leadership

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Engineering

Tools

Zemax/OpticStudio

Code V

FRED

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Staff EO/IR Engineer to lead the development of EO/IR sensor subsystems for airborne platforms.

The role involves translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, building high-fidelity performance models, and guiding a multidisciplinary team through prototype to final product. Applicants must have extensive EO/IR expertise, strong analysis skills, and the ability to lead with strategic vision in a