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# EO/IR Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Santa Barbara, CA

- **Company:** Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, Software Debugging, Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Data, Visual Systems
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18863662/Eo-Ir-Systems-Integration-Test-Engineer-Santa-Barbara-Ca-California-Santa-Barbara

## About the Role

* BS (or equivalent degree) in electrical engineering, physics, or similar field
 * 5+ years' hands-on experience in electro-optics, infrared systems, or related field. An advanced degree may count towards years of experience.
 * Hands-on laboratory experience with optical systems test, optical test equipment, and optical test components for passive and/or active optical systems
 * Experience with optical and electrical measurement instrumentation, such as: interferometers, infrared cameras, microscopes, multimeters, and/or oscilloscopes
 * Systems engineering experience on EO/IR system hardware development efforts in one or more of the following areas: establishing, maintaining, and flowing down requirements; leading and executing trade studies; failure mode and root cause and corrective action analysis; product lifecycle support; test plan and procedure development; system test execution; test data analysis
 * A solid foundation in the principles of optics, sensors, and EO/IR sensing systems
 * Hardware trouble-shooting capability and analytical skills
 * Experience with physical modeling, simulation, and analysis applied to electrical, optical, and/or mechanical systems, both by hand and in a programming or scripting environment
 * Ability to work with colleagues and supervisor to set priorities and organize incoming projects
 * Ability to communicate system requirements, testing needs, debugging information, and design concepts with other engineering disciplines
 * Ability to communicate with vendors and customer teams and demonstrate system performance through leading or supporting factory and site acceptance testing
 * Ability to set priorities and organize incoming projects
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to travel to customer facilities (5-15%)

Preferred:

 * Experience performing radiometric measurements
 * Experience with vacuum systems
 * Proficiency with image processing and/or image analysis software
 * Experience with proper handling of ESD sensitive parts, including PCB cards
 * Working knowledge of MEMS and/or photolithography fabrication processes

Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre-employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre-employment drug screen.

## Description

* Develops and executes plans and procedures for the integration, characterization, and test of complex electro-optical test products, with a focus on the infrared scene projector product
 * Develops system specifications, including verification methods and test procedures, for infrared scene projector systems
 * Collects and analyzes radiometric and electrical test data; carries out troubleshooting and calibration to optimize system performance of IRSP systems
 * Collaborates with customers, SBIR mechanical and electrical engineers, and systems engineering colleagues to ensure designs meet system level requirements
 * Interacts directly with customers during factory acceptance testing and design reviews, and travels to customer facilities around the US and world to lead on-site system installation, integration and training
 * Works with Engineering to document and implement changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures as necessary
 * Performs concept design, analysis, and specification development to support business development/potential new customer applications