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Senior EO/IR Systems Engineering Manager - Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc.
Engineering Manager
Lead a team of systems engineers to define, design, and analyze electro‑optical test systems for infrared scene projectors and integrated EO/IR solutions, while overseeing product integration, characterization, and verification activities.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define, design, and analyze electro‑optical test systems for infrared scene projectors, commercial products, and integrated EO/IR test platforms.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of systems engineers, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and technical alignment.
- Collaborate with product development, hardware, and software groups to integrate subsystems and validate performance against specifications.
- Develop and execute verification and validation plans, including test procedures, data analysis, and reporting.
- Drive technical risk assessments, trade‑studies, and design reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of systems engineering experience in EO/IR technologies.
- Proven experience designing and testing electro‑optical systems, including infrared scene generation and sensor evaluation.
- Strong proficiency with analysis tools such as MATLAB, optical modeling software, and test instrumentation.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to manage engineering teams, set priorities, and deliver complex projects on schedule.
- Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and technical documentation.
Skills
electrical engineeringproject management