Senior Optical Engineer - Real-Time EO/IR HWIL

ADP, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) in Huntsville, AL seeks a part-time Senior Optical Engineer to advance HWIL testing for EO/IR missile seekers and optical systems. The role focuses on real-time simulation, high-fidelity test environments, and a close collaboration with HWIL engineers to bridge simulation with real-world performance.

Requirements include 15+ years in optical engineering for EO/IR systems, expertise in calibration and laser instrumentation, and a strong, detail-oriented work

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in optical engineering for EO/IR seekers and sensors.
• Familiarity with EO/IR calibration, laser instrumentation, and fast steering systems.
• Detail-oriented, self-starting, with strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain real-time HWIL simulation capabilities for EO/IR systems.
• Test EO/IR seekers, projectors, collimators, lenses, and related optics.
• Develop and document test plans, procedures, and reports for acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with GNC, algorithms, and software teams to integrate hardware and software.
• Support HWIL missile guidance tests for Army weapon systems.

Skills

Optical engineering

EO/IR testing

HWIL testing

Real-time simulation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Optical Eng or Physics

Tools

HWIL testing equipment

Job description

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) in Huntsville, AL seeks a part-time Senior Optical Engineer to advance HWIL testing for EO/IR missile seekers and optical systems. The role focuses on real-time simulation, high-fidelity test environments, and a close collaboration with HWIL engineers to bridge simulation with real-world performance.

Requirements include 15+ years in optical engineering for EO/IR systems, expertise in calibration and laser instrumentation, and a strong, detail-oriented work