Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer

The Panther Group is seeking one experienced Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support advanced space sensor development programs in Orlando, FL. This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer with deep expertise in electro-optical, optical, Infrared (IR), and sensor system integration supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense technologies.

This role is ideal for a candidate with strong experience in sensor development, test planning, system integration, verification/validation, and advanced electronic testing for highly complex environments. What You’ll Do

• Support sensor development programs focused on:

• Electro-Optical systems
• Optical systems
• Infrared (IR) systems
• Space applications

• Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for:

• In-house developed systems
• COTS/GOTS components
• Subsystems and full systems

• Lead design integration, test, verification, and validation of advanced electro-optical systems
• Develop:

• Advanced test plans
• Test procedures
• Execution schedules
• Technical reports

• Conduct system and subsystem electronic, optical, and IR testing
• Analyze test data and prepare customer- and stakeholder-facing evaluation reports
• Solve hardware/software interface issues and support root cause investigations
• Coordinate with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure technical, schedule, and performance requirements are met
• Perform discrepancy reporting and regression testing to validate corrective actions

• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (required to start)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

• Physics
• Electrical Engineering
• Optical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Related technical field

• 5+ years of experience in:

• Electro-optical
• Optical
• Infrared (IR) design and development

• 6+ years of experience in:

• Design integration
• Test engineering
• Verification/validation
• Advanced test plan development
• Electronic testing

• Strong knowledge of:

• Physics
• Sensor systems
• Space or aerospace applications
• System test methodologies, * Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)

• Space, aerospace, or defense program experience
• Advanced sensor technologies
• Optical instrumentation
• Systems engineering lifecycle expertise

Pay $71.59 per hour DOE