Senior Principal Infrared Sensors Engineer

Aviation & Missile Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Infrared Sensors engineer. This engineer will focus on the evaluation, development, and integration of advanced technologies related to infrared sensing systems. This includes, but is not limited to: optics and related effects, CMOS sensors, microbolometers, advanced imaging sensors and technologies, and associated firmware, software, and related systems aspects. The candidate will research and investigate advanced technology, conduct feasibility studies, perform modeling and simulation tasks to assess possible system performance, and provide technical advice and expertise. Candidate may be called on to lead a broad technical team as the program develops.

This is a senior technical position with Aviation & Missile Solutions that will immediately contribute to critical and high-profile problems in key areas of national defense. AMS is seeking candidates with established track records or the capability to quickly emerge as industry leaders in the field of infrared sensing.

Location:

• Huntsville, AL
• Position is full-time in the office.

Basic Qualifications:

The candidate must have experience in the development of physics-based models for infrared band sensors. The candidate must have at least twelve years highly relevant professional experience.

The candidate must:

* US Citizenship Required

* Fluent in Microsoft Office Toolset

* Expert level knowledge and experience with infrared sensing technology

* Experience with sensor systems integration

* Experience with sensor data processing algorithms and techniques

* Experience developing physics based simulations

* Have a bachelors degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in physics, electrical engineering, optical science, math, or a related hard science or engineering discipline.

* Have a minimum of 12 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above

* Experience managing technical teams of at least 10+ scientists and engineers.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• 15+ years of industry experience post degree is preferred
• Applicable degrees in physics, electrical engineering, optical science, or remote sensing, with experience or coursework relevant to infrared sensing is a plus
• Masters or PhD degrees in the subjects above is highly preferred
• Experience with Matlab is a plus
• Experience in coding for physics based modeling and simulation is a plus

Required Education and Experience:

Have a bachelors degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in physics, electrical engineering, optical science, math, or a related hard science or engineering discipline.

Have a minimum of 12 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.

Security Requirements:

• Citizenship: Candidate must be a US only citizen.
• Clearance level: possess (and be able to maintain) a Final TOP SECRET Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final TOP SECRET Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.