Senior Optical Systems Engineer – EO/IR

Intermedia Group Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages offered

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intermedia Group Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist in Optical Engineering (EO/IR) for Rochester, NY. The role focuses on designing and testing electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and program management.

The candidate will perform concept to release work, using Matlab/Simulink, IR detector knowledge, and advanced optical methods. Relocation is available and a $15K sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or graduate degree with 4+ years.
• Alternatively, 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• EO/IR systems design, development, integration and testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical sensor system analysis and design for EO/IR payloads.
• Utilize optical design, analysis, integration and test procedures.
• Provide optical engineering support to manufacturing activities.
• Document and control optical tools and procedures.
• Coordinate with other optical systems groups and external partners.
• Prepare design specifications, analyses and recommendations for formal reviews.
• Develop production-ready approaches to meet fabrication requirements.
• Interface with mechanical, electrical, software and system engineers.
• Support proposals and cost estimation for concepts and products.
• Complete BOMs and lifecycle documentation for new designs.
• Support existing designs through production and ECO processes.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.

Skills

Matlab

IR detectors

Radiometry

Modtran

EO/IR systems

Algorithms collaboration

Optical fabrication

Stabilization & control

Optical integration

Aerospace engineering

Geospatial understanding

Matlab/Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years experience

Graduate Degree + 4 years exp

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Intermedia Group Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist in Optical Engineering (EO/IR) for Rochester, NY. The role focuses on designing and testing electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and program management.

The candidate will perform concept to release work, using Matlab/Simulink, IR detector knowledge, and advanced optical methods. Relocation is available and a $15K sign-on bonus is offered.