Electro-Optics System Architect – SME

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Lead and manage a team developing an EO testing and measurement capability .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,704 - $201,006 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Electro-Optics systems design and testing, with strong analytical skills for data analysis and report writing. Proven leadership in managing teams and executing complex testing programs while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

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Electro-Optics Systems Architecture DevelopmentModeling & Simulation (M&S)Data AnalysisTechnical Report WritingTeam Leadership and Management

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Hard Skills

Electro-OpticsOpticsData AnalysisSignal ProcessingImage Data ProcessingNoise Reduction AlgorithmsOptical FundamentalsSensor SystemsPerformance ModellingTesting and Measurement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MatLabMicrosoft OfficeExcelCOAST Modelling

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD in Optics, Physics or Electro-OpticsMasters in Physics or Electro-OpticsSecret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Electro-Optics TestingMilitary Test and Evaluation ProcessField CollectionsClean Room ExperienceOptical and Material Phenomenology

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team developing an EO testing and measurement capability
Work with senior management and technical leads
Resurrect and build up an EO test capability
Design and execute tests in Dayton and at various test facilities in CONUS
Work with customers to determine requirements and conduct testing to meet them
Develop and maintain program and test schedules
Execute tests and travel to test locations
Analyze collected data to determine results
Write comprehensive technical reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years relevant experience with PhD in either Optics, Physics or Electro-Optics field OR 13 years of relevant experience with Masters in Physics or Electro-Optic field
Minimum Secret clearance required to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with enhanced security checks
Advanced proficiency in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and data analysis
Experience with the design, development, or optimization of Electro-Optics systems architectures
Knowledge of optical fundamentals, including light sources, propagation, reflection, refraction, diffraction and polarization
Knowledge of sensor systems, photodetectors, EO/IR sensors, radiometry, modulation transfer function and performance modelling
Knowledge of signal processing, image data processing, noise reduction and detection algorithms
Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written/report writing skills
Strong team building, leading and personnel management skills
Ability to summarize, interpret and provide critical feedback to technical discussions and documents
Preferred: Strong understanding of optical and material phenomenology
Preferred: Software skills such as MatLab, Microsoft Office, Excel and COAST Modelling
Preferred: Understanding of the military test and evaluation process
Preferred: Experience in field collections
Preferred: Prior work in a clean room
Ability to climb ladders, tolerate confined spaces and extreme temperature variances, and work with various transitional equipment