job summary: Seeking a Principal Optical Infrared Systems Test Engineer for a high growth DoD contractor in the Cypress, CA area.

The Principal Test Engineer would be responsible for leading end-to-end characterization of advanced space-based IR imaging systems. You will own the full test lifecycle,defining strategy, developing procedures, and executing lab testing, while performing deep-dive data analysis and troubleshooting. Beyond technical execution, you will guide AI&T task planning, deliver customer presentations, and support proposal development for next-generation aerospace missions.

Full W-2 benefits offered! Paid relocation available! Apply now for immediate consideration! location: Cypress, California job type: Permanent salary: $180,000 - 210,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• System Testing: Lead characterization of imaging systems, focusing on optical and spectral performance.
• Test Development: Define requirements and author detailed procedures for complex hardware setups.
• Execution & Diagnostics: Conduct lab/cleanroom testing; troubleshoot multi-disciplinary issues across electrical, software, and optical domains.
• Data Processing: Utilize MATLAB to automate data analysis, process spectral measurements, and generate technical reports.
• AI&T Management: Lead technical teams through Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) execution and task planning.
• Equipment Optimization: Troubleshoot test hardware and implement solutions to increase system reliability and throughput.
• Client Interface: Deliver technical presentations and project status updates directly to customers.
• Business Growth: Support proposals, technical write-ups, cost estimation (BOEs), and capital equipment planning.

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qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:

• Matlab
• Project Management
• Validation
• Integration
• Python
• Image Processing
• Optics

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• System Testing: Lead characterization of imaging systems, focusing on optical and spectral performance.
• Test Development: Define requirements and author detailed procedures for complex hardware setups.
• Execution & Diagnostics: Conduct lab/cleanroom testing; troubleshoot multi-disciplinary issues across electrical, software, and optical domains.
• Data Processing: Utilize MATLAB to automate data analysis, process spectral measurements, and generate technical reports.
• AI&T Management: Lead technical teams through Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) execution and task planning.
• Equipment Optimization: Troubleshoot test hardware and implement solutions to increase system reliability and throughput.
• Client Interface: Deliver technical presentations and project status updates directly to customers.
• Business Growth: Support proposals, technical write-ups, cost estimation (BOEs), and capital equipment planning. #randstadengineering

• Matlab
• Project Management
• Validation
• Integration
• Python
• Image Processing
• Optics
• Project