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Electro-Optical System Engineer

HEICO Corporation

Santa Barbara, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Calibration, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electricity, Electronics, Establish Priorities, FPGA, Failure Analysis, Field Trials, High Throughput, IR (Infrared), Identify Issues, Image Editors, Instrumentation, Integrated Circuit Packaging, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Market Segmentation, Mechanical Engineering, Microcontroller, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Military, Optical Engineering, Optics, Oscilloscope, Performance Modeling, Physics, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Documentation, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Sales Support, Simulation, Small Company, Software Engineering, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Trade Studies, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is currently recruiting for the position of Sr. Electro-Optical Systems Engineer. The Electro-Optical Systems Engineer's primary responsibility will be to 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).


Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR) is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving test solutions, products and services. Forbes Magazine has previously ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks".

Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. designs and manufactures the most technologically-advanced Infrared (IR) and Electro-Optical (E-O) test instrumentation. SBIR's broad line of innovative products support testing of military and commercial sensor systems for world-wide use in laboratory, production, depot and field test applications. SBIR's high-energy, dynamic culture focuses our Team Members' on providing quality products and services to our customers. We provide highly integrated, well-engineered, cost effective hardware and software solutions to the E-O community. In doing so, SBIR has become the preferred supplier to major domestic and international manufacturers of commercial and military E-O sensors and systems.


Requirements/Experience:


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


 





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


Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre-employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre-employment drug screen.


$120k-$150k, DOE

This position offers many benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance and much more.


EOE


Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled




Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

About the Company

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HEICO Corporation

HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices. HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities. HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors. The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries. By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
https://www.heico.com/

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