Experienced Electro-Optical Infrared Engineer – Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test

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. Develop and validate requirements for communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and components .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,850 - $162,150 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating electromagnetic requirements for complex systems, including electrical, mechanical, and optical designs. Proficient in modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with design requirements.

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Electromagnetic Systems DevelopmentModeling and Simulation Using MatlabOptical Design and Analysis Using ZemaxSystems Integration and TestingU.S. Secret Security Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Electromagnetic Requirements ValidationTrade Studies and Performance AnalysisLifecycle Engineering SupportRoot-Cause AnalysisOpto-Mechanical DesignElectro-Optical System DesignMechanical Systems DevelopmentElectrical Systems DevelopmentInterconnect DesignOptical Metrology

Soft Skills

Project Management SupportTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MathematicaZemaxCodeV

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related FieldU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Space SystemsElectromagnetic WarfareEO/IR SensorsOptical AlignmentExport Control Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate requirements for communication, sensor, electronic warfare, and other electromagnetic systems and components
Develop and validate electromagnetic requirements for electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects, and structures
Develop architectures integrating systems and components into higher-level systems and platforms
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and analysis to predict performance and optimize designs
Define and conduct tests validating design performance against requirements
Manage supplier and partner performance to ensure requirements compliance
Provide lifecycle engineering support and root-cause analysis for anomalies
Support project management with work statements, budgets, schedules, inputs, and status reporting
Write proposal sections supporting new business development
Work under general direction
Join a team developing, assembling, integrating, and testing a constellation of satellites and EO/IR sensors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance post-start; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Willing and able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
Preferred: experience with space and/or airborne systems
Preferred: experience with optical design
Preferred: experience with opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designs
Preferred: experience with systems design, integration, and test
Preferred: experience designing and/or modeling electro-optical systems
Preferred: modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems using Matlab, Mathematica, or another technical computing language
Preferred: electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV, or equivalent software
Preferred: experience with optics, lasers, optical alignment, opto-mechanical, and optical metrology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates