Electro-Optical Systems Engineer full_time

Position Overview:

The Electro-Optical Systems Engineer maintains an understanding of the function and design of existing products, supports the development of new products and technologies on contractual programs or internal projects, and provides guidance and/or leadership of integrated product teams through the lifecycle of products, specializing in the areas of optical system performance design, analysis, and testing methods.  The successful candidate will contribute to the development of imaging optical systems for orbital military reconnaissance systems.

Responsibilities: 

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and evaluating customer requirement documents.
• Development of analysis and simulation systems in MatLab or equivalent modeling tools to guide system design trades.
• Development and maintenance of specifications, technical budgets, requirements verification matrices, verification plans (including analysis plans and test plans), and review of test procedures and verification artifacts.
• Interfacing with customers through the product life cycle, from validation of requirements, support of platform conceptual interface development, requirements verification, sell-off, and post-delivery support.
• Working with program teams, including other engineering disciplines and program management, to develop optical system design concepts and decompose and flow down system requirements to lower-level assemblies and components.
• Preparation and presentation of material for formal design reviews and customer meetings, supporting system level testing, and generation of end item data package materials to demonstrate compliance to customer and internal requirements.
• Providing technical support to proposal activities and IR&D projects.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years related experience, or
• Master’s degree with 2 years related experience
• Data analysis development in MatLab, Mathematica, or similar tools
• Experience writing technical reports and making technical presentations

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• N/A

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.  For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance:  https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.