Psu
Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer
Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA · Full-time
No sponsorship$122k-$231kDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.
- This spans research in the form of modeling, extensive prototyping, and both functional and environmental test.
- You Will: - Take on challenges where the path the research may take is not clear, and the outcome is not known or guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- You will be part of the team leadership that operates in this ambiguous space and develops the executable plan for the rest of the team
- Drive system level trade studies to develop architectures and allocate system level requirements across subsystems and engineering disciplines
- Lead the team on all aspects of system test (lab, environmental, and field testing) including authoring test plans, identification of the appropriate test equipment, and execution of the tests themselves
- Perform project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
- Manage vendors and suppliers, from purchase orders through statements of work
- Lead other engineers in day-to-day tasking to satisfy stakeholder's requirements and expectations
- Independently manage multiple and/or large electro-optic projects
- Develop and propose solutions for new applications
- Perform the role of Trusted Agent to the government to assess and validate state-of-the art imaging systems and solutions from the Defense Industrial Base
- Proficient in a discipline core to the design and development of imaging systems prior to transitioning to a system role
Requirements
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
- Leverage prior first-hand experience with building and testing imaging systems to help the team avoid the traditional pitfalls in imaging designs and instead focus that energy towards the high-risk research components
- Direct experience with the design, analysis, procurement, assembly and test of complete electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems for military applications
Compensation
- The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $121,704.00 - $231,000.00.
- Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
- Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
- For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
- Perform physics-based modeling to predict the performance of imaging system concepts and designs, such as through the use of the Night Vision Integrated Performance Model (NV-IPM) and MODTRAN.
- application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Visa & Work Authorization
- suits by helping to establish the appropriate core competencies and evaluating where our capabilities best align with a sponsor's need
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