Senior Systems Engineer — Infrared Sensor Systems Lead

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Gym facilities

PTO

Sick time

Upward mobility

Job summary

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, is seeking a systems-level technical leader for IR sensor products in California. You will drive architecture decisions, guide cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure alignment from concept through delivery with proactive customer communication.The role requires 6+ years in R&D for microsystems, experience with DoD/NASA standards, and strong data analysis. Expect to lead risk management, verification planning, and production transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering with 6+ years in R&D for components, devices, or microsystems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage customers, leaders, and teams.
• Experience delivering systems to DoD, NASA, or aerospace standards with leadership in engineering.
• Data and statistical analysis for performance, verification, and sensor assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of IR camera systems, including architecture, applications, and testing methods.
• Familiar with wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, microelectronics design, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical point of contact, delivering updates on requirements, status, risks, and decisions.
• Translate customer needs into system requirements with traceability and alignment through proactive communication.
• Develop system architectures for complex IR sensor products to support roadmaps and mission goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams in requirements definition, allocation, flow-down, and verification planning, promoting effective communication.
• Conduct technical trade studies, reviews, and major engineering decisions, including system optimization and resolving issues.
• Oversee system-level risk management, including identification, assessment, tracking, mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Plan and execute verification and validation programs, tailoring methodologies for new technologies and government qualification.
• Manage configuration control, support change management, and facilitate technology transition from prototypes to production.

Skills

R&D Experience

IR Camera Systems

System Architecture

Cross-functional Leadership

Statistical Analysis

DoD/NASA Standards

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, is seeking a systems-level technical leader for IR sensor products in California. You will drive architecture decisions, guide cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure alignment from concept through delivery with proactive customer communication.The role requires 6+ years in R&D for microsystems, experience with DoD/NASA standards, and strong data analysis. Expect to lead risk management, verification planning, and production transition.