Senior Electro-Optical Engineer (Fort Belvoir, VA)

Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced electro-optical engineer for our Natick Team supporting a large U.S. Army contract headquartered at Fort Belvoir, VA. Application to this position includes pre-hire assessments in general cognition, technical aptitude, communication, and soft skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and analysis in evaluation of sensor prototypes and systems, to include thermal imagers and image intensifiers 
• Translate military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical system concepts and performance specifications 
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes 
• Participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs 
• Evaluate design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, and optimize size, weight, and power, with cost (SWaP-C) 
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports 
• Conduct and/or monitor lab, contractor, and field testing to assess system performance and compliance with requirements. Evaluate system performance against specification requirements and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements 
• Evaluate system electro-optic engineering technologies used on past programs, and establish new and innovative engineering strategies 
• Make recommendations and present briefings and conduct demonstrations to senior level managers in Government and industry at program manager, SES, and General Officer levels 
• Initiate and review engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations for technical merit, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits 
• Determine or evaluate analysis needed to investigate failures or performance issues, and ensure appropriate and complete root cause corrective action is identified, validated, and implemented in all products as required 
• Recommend approaches to implement electro optic system level components into prototypes capable of achieving user requirements 
• Coordinate R&D efforts with DOD, National Labs, and appropriate international forums to leverage resources 
• Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content 
• Serve as consultant/mentor to leadership and team members on electro-optic system development, prototyping, integrating, and testing of electro-optic sensor systems 

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Optical Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience 
• Current SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain 
• Knowledge, ability, and experience leading engineering efforts with minimal oversight 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Independent worker and self-starter 
• Experience with Soldier systems/equipment strongly preferred 
• Current U.S. blue passport and ability to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) up to 10% 
• Adherence to program's teleworking policy of camera on and professional attire (smart casual) while working remotely 

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

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