Job Description

SYSTEMS TEST ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Systems Test Engineer will provide technical leadership and support for the testing and performance evaluation of IR and EO imaging systems with specific emphasis on Man-portable, Thermal Weapon Sites and vehicle-mounted sensor products.
• Develops and applies system engineering test methodologies and procedures to conduct design verification testing (DVT), First Article test (FAT), and Factory Acceptance Testing (AT) of imaging sensors.
• The Systems Test Engineer will participate in systems engineering product development processes, test fixture and test process development, test execution, and test results documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Systems Test Engineer will Support systems engineering efforts for the development & testing of IR & EO sensor products.
• Responsible for leading and supporting extensive laboratory testing and qualification efforts for new and existing IR/EO sensor systems and optical sub-systems.
• Support development of test plans and procedures, perform extensive data collection, data analysis, and document results.
• General knowledge and experience with Uncooled LWIR Imaging sensors.
• General knowledge and experience with IR and/or Visible optical telescope testing.
• Some experience and general working knowledge of Solid State Laser systems (i.e., pointers, illuminators, rangefinders, and designators).
• Willingness and ability to conduct basic lab measurements of these devices and payloads.
• Provide systems engineering support to manufacturing, production, and customer service groups, as needed, in support of existing products.
• Support troubleshooting of technical issues.
• The Systems Test Engineer will Contribute to and support laboratory hardware test equipment and related software procurement, set-up, maintenance, calibration, operation, and training.
• Contributes to test fixture requirements, development, specification, procurement, assembly, and set-up, as well as test software set-up and integration.
• Familiar with Gage R&R
• Familiar with Statistical Data analysis techniques
• Contribute to technical presentations and technical reports, analyses, and proposals to customers.
• Support Testing transition to production and provide extensive training to test technicians
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in physics, engineering, or optical science.
• At least 5 years of experience in testing and evaluation of IR (preferably uncooled LWIR) and EO imaging sensors.
• Familiar with analog and digital video standards, image acquisition, frame grabbers, and related image test software.
• Familiar with one or more of the following automated testing and data analysis programs; Matlab, IR Windows 2001 or IR Windows 4, IMATEST, Labview, Microsoft Excel, and NVLabCap.
• Ability to work effectively with all technical professionals; technicians, engineers, scientists, and consultants.
• Related experience with operation and testing of laser systems, a plus.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to report effectively.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• The World's Sixth Sense, our client designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. They bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging systems, visible-light imaging systems, locator systems, measurement and diagnostic systems, and advanced threat detection systems. The company’s products improve the way people interact with the world around them, enhance public safety and well-being, increase energy efficiency, and enable healthy and entertained communities.
• Pioneers in thermal imaging, they were founded in 1978, originally providing infrared imaging systems that were installed on vehicles for use in conducting energy audits. Today their advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety and efficiency, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threat detection.