The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development and acquisition of electro-optical systems used in the maritime environment. The incumbent will be working in a team environment and will receive tasking and direction for the team lead. The incumbent may need to multitask between various programs under the direction of his supervisor.

Technically the incumbent will develop skills needed to become a subject matter expert in the Electro-optical area. They will apply engineering skills around various subject areas to aide in the development and analysis of electro-optical systems for maritime use.

The incumbent will be required to assist in the technical analysis of electro-optical systems that are used for tactical imaging, tracking and targeting. Furthermore, the incumbent shall generate technical reports and stay astute of technology critical to this core mission area. Technology areas include detector, read out integrated circuits (ROIC), optical materials, stabilization techniques and implementation, precision pointing and navigation integration, video products and national imagery requirements, video compression and recording technologies, infrared search and track systems, performance modeling and test and verification methods for electro-optical systems.

Our work in leading-edge defense systems, engineering, computer science, electronics, finance, logistics, and contract management provides our Sailors and Marines with the capabilities they need to accomplish their mission and return home safely.

NAVAIR’s culture is as rich and diverse as its people. Civilians work side-by-side with military personnel to accomplish the NAVAIR mission.