Position Description

• Collaborate in the development and acquisition of electro-optical systems.
• Assist in the technical analysis of electro-optical systems that are used for tactical imaging, tracking and targeting.
• Generate technical reports and stay astute of technology critical to this core mission area.
• Provide technical guidance to currently fielded Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) systems used for tactical maritime aircraft.
• Research issues and perform system modeling to provide the customer with accurate data to make acquisition decisions.
• Investigate new approaches to modeling, simulation and the processing required to achieve the desired effects.
• Report on results and submit papers for peer reviews.
• Plan approach and design using quantitative methodologies for evaluating experimental upgrades to existing EO/IR sensors, design of EO/IR systems using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technology, including the integration into both fleet and test aircraft.
• Determining the correct fit for an EO/IR system and its intended aircraft platform. Analyses require experience with aircraft integration, ground and airborne testing, requirements development and understanding of EO/IR technology.
• Quantitatively analyze upgrades to EO/IR sensors

Experience Required

4-7 Years

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
- Assist in the technical analysis of electro-optical systems that are used for tactical imaging, tracking and targeting.
- Generate technical reports and stay astute of technology critical to this core mission area.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience in MATLAB, Python or C++
- EO/IR integration and troubleshooting
- Hardware and Software (HW/SW) integration experience
- Ability to read schematics
- Experience with Hierarchical Data Format 5 (HDF5) database architecture
- Experience with M&S tools and analysis is a plus

Minimum Salary

$99,200.00

Maximum Salary

$153,354.00

Our work in leading-edge defense systems, engineering, computer science, electronics, finance, logistics, and contract management provides our Sailors and Marines with the capabilities they need to accomplish their mission and return home safely.

NAVAIR’s culture is as rich and diverse as its people. Civilians work side-by-side with military personnel to accomplish the NAVAIR mission.