Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026.
Overview
Electro-Optic Infrared Engineer
Onsite | Patuxent River, MD
Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance required
Summary
As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to designing and integrating radar systems. We’re looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to manage the acquisition Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process in support of Electro-optic Infrared (EO/IR) systems. You will use your engineering skills to transform Mission Systems requirements to improve EO/IR performance of a variety of platforms. Our team supports the Mission Systems team in working with OEMs to improve performance and integrate advanced technologies into existing platforms. That’s why we need you, an electrical engineer, well versed in EO/IR systems to help us design and develop future technologies within the EO/IR discipline.
On our team, you’ll work with existing teams to understand the current challenges and work with OEMs to develop and integrate those upgrades to improve the warfighters competitive edge. You will assist in augmenting designs and algorithms to better system performance. This is a chance to use your electrical engineering skills while gaining experience in the radar discipline to sharpen your skills while doing meaningful work.Take on exciting challenges in Mission Systems with us as we improve the warfighters edge.
Requirements
Experience in EO/IR systems
Knowledge of systems integration challenges
Ability to work with a team of engineers to modify designs and improve system integrations to improve warfighter capabilities
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with modern Navy EO/IR systems
- Experience with the SETR process
- Knowledge of contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting
- Knowledge of system targeting algorithms and test techniques
- Ability to analyze EO/IR designs and provide technical inputs improve performance and integration ease
- Top Secret clearance
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Education/Certification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field
Clearance Requirements
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance required
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