WENCOR · 10 hours ago
Electro-Optical System Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSanta Barbara Infrared, Inc. is currently recruiting for the position of Sr. Electro-Optical Systems Engineer. The primary responsibility will be to design, integrate and characterize electro-optical test systems in support of various market segments.
AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Design, integrate and characterize electro-optical test systems in support of SBIR Market segments (Infrared Scene Projectors, Standard Commercial Products, and Integrated Electro-Optical Test Systems)
Communicate system requirements, testing needs, debug information, and design concepts with other engineering disciplines
Lead or support factory and site acceptance testing
Set priorities and organize incoming projects
Troubleshoot and analyze systems
Perform trade studies, requirements flowdown, failure analysis, product life cycle support, documentation (e.g., test plans, test procedures, and reports), and process improvement
Use electrical and optical measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, microscopes, cameras, etc
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
Company
WENCOR
Wencor has been a trusted partner in aerospace for over 70 years, offering PMA design and development, CMM and DER repairs, and an extensive network of distribution solutions which offer increased availability, improved product reliability and cost effectiveness.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Shawn Trogdon
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Shaffer
Chief Information Officer
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