Sr. Electro-Optical Engineer

Senior Engineer, Infrared, Optical and Opto- Mechanical Sensor ProductsHuntington Beach, CAPermanent Placement - SUPPORTING A LARGE PRIME CONTRACTOROur proven ability to create opportunities for our candidates and clients alike has fostered our long term partnerships with the world's leading companies in this industry. This role would be working directly for an industry leader in all areas of Aerospace and Defense to support the most mission critical operations along with advancing new technologies into the future. You will not only be met with a renowned legacy of success, but you will be leading the industry into the future.

Responsibilities:Lead a team of engineers, analysts and staff within the Payload Products and Technologies (PP&T) organization under BR&T Mission Systems and Autonomy (MS&A) organization.Develop and capture technology for designing disruptiveMission Systems solutions.Focus on visible and infrared spectrum Electro-Optics Infrared (EO/IR) sensors operating in Space and Air domains, our growing team is leaping ahead of our competition with an exceptional mix of mission architecture, sensor design and algorithms for advanced image and data processing.Sensors, Optics and Opto-mechanical Engineering lead engineers and analysts in the development of sensor products aligned with chief architects vision.Lead product definition and maturity through a disciplined system thinking approach, focused on productdesign and interface, in an agile model-based engineering environment.Senior Optical Systems Engineer will drive and direct architecture trades, design and analysis, requirements definition and performance modeling, employing industry-common and mission unique tools.Will elaborate design practices and development standards within the EO/IR Mission Systems team.Product development Collaborate with business leaders, chief engineer/architect, and engineering teams to define and describe the technology and product portfolio, development objectives and plan.Leverage existing IP and product evolution to expandcompanies EO/IR Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Contract Research and Development (CRAD) and programs product portfolio extending into the space, air, and sea domains.Will embrace/exercise disciplined development methods that drive innovation results.Programs execution Create and lead the modeling, definition, and engineering products through program execution efforts.Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with programs leaders, stakeholders, and suppliers.Provide input on technical approaches, products, and processes.Qualifications:Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, inengineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry7+ years experience with the design of mission systems, sensors, or sensing systems12+ years engineering experienceExperience with space and/or airborne systemsExperience with optical designExperience working on opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designsExperience with systems design, integration, and testSecret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:12+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education andexperienceActive TOP SECRET/SSBI security clearanceExperience with multiple Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling toolsExperience with structural analysis of space systems, airborne systems, or electronicssystemsExperience with product structure and product data management toolsExperience with the design and development of EO/IR sensor systemsExperience working on research and development or prototype programs

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