HEICO · 15 hours ago
Electro-Optical System Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSanta Barbara Infrared, Inc. is a fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, specializing in advanced Infrared and Electro-Optical test instrumentation. The Sr. Electro-Optical Systems Engineer will design, integrate, and characterize electro-optical test systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with customers to ensure optimal system performance.
AerospaceElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs system performance modeling, trade studies, and requirements flow down analysis to support product development
Works with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering staff to guide both new product development and sustaining efforts for standard product
Works with the technical team to optimize process flow and documentation
Develops test plans and procedures based on system requirements
Collects and analyzes test data, and calibrates for optimal system performance
Interacts directly with customers during factory acceptance testing and travels to customer facilities to lead on-site system installation, integration and training
Performs routine troubleshooting, test and calibration in support of ongoing programs, as well as special-purpose programs
Performs analysis to support sales department in efforts to identify possible solutions to potential customers' applications
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Physics, Engineering, or other relevant technical degree
Minimum 5 years' experience in electro-optics, infrared systems, or related field. An advanced degree may count towards years of experience
Excellent trouble-shooting capability and analytical skills
Ability to set priorities and organize incoming projects
Ability to communicate system requirements, testing needs, debug information, and design concepts with other engineering disciplines
Sr. Systems Engineer: Experience with aspects of systems engineering including trade studies, requirements flowdown, failure analysis, product life cycle support, documentation (e.g., test plans, test procedures, and reports), and process improvement
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience using electrical and optical measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, microscopes, cameras, etc
Willingness to communicate with vendors and customer teams and demonstrate system performance through leading (Sr. Systems Engineer) or supporting (Systems Engineer) factory and site acceptance testing
Ability to travel to customer facilities (5 -- 15%)
Preferred
Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or other relevant technical degree
Experience and/or expertise with EO/IR technology, imaging, radiometry, and calibration techniques
Proficiency with C-based (C, C++, C#) and python programming languages
Proficiency with image data analysis software
Experience with optical design and simulation (Zemax or equivalent)
Working knowledge of MEMS and/or photolithography fabrication processes and packaging of integrated circuits (ICs)
Experience with electronics, including ICs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-throughput data transfer
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
HSA
FSA
Alternate work week schedule
LTD
Life insurance
Much more
Company
HEICO
Heico is an aerospace, industrial, defense, and electronics company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-01-03IPO
Leadership Team
Adam Bentkover
Vice President of Acquisitions
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