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Leidos · 1 month ago

Infrared Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $228K/yr

10+ years exp

Leidos is a leading company seeking a mid-career to senior-level Infrared Engineer to join their team. The role involves working with government and contracting organizations to model infrared sensing systems and support various operational programs.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work directly with government/contracting organizations supporting operational programs and advanced research to model infrared sensing systems

Review acquisition and requirements documents

Model IR sensors and optical components

Support life-cycle design and operations

Qualification

IR optical systemsIR signal processingIR laser systemsMultispectral imagingIR system integrationAdvanced degreeTechnical collaborationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

BS and 12 to 15 years relevant experience; or MS with 10 to 13 years relevant experience

Experience with specific IR technologies, such as:

IR optical systems and lenses

IR signal processing and image analysis

IR laser systems and sources

Multispectral and hyperspectral IR imaging

IR system integration and calibration

Demonstrated ability to address complex technical issues using internal best practices and through collaboration with experienced colleagues

Experience evaluating infrared sensors and optical technology advancements to address challenging customer requirements

Experience supporting high-performing hardware teams with IR/optical designs and concepts

Experience communicating and presenting complex topics across all organizational levels

Experience solving highly complex problems using a significant application of technical knowledge, such as IR subsystem analysis, signal processing, and IR performance modeling

Experience performing IR propagation and interference analysis for design and optimization in challenging electromagnetic environments

An active TS/SCI security clearance is required to be considered for this position