Electro-Optics System Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Electro‑Optics System Engineer to lead the end‑to‑end development and integration of advanced electro‑optic sensor systems. The role will cover everything from architecture design through to system validation, supporting cutting‑edge optronic applications.

Key responsibilities

• Implement systems‑engineering processes for electro‑optic and imaging systems, including requirements definition, design, implementation and verification.
• Develop system architectures that translate user needs into functional designs for sensors, optical assemblies and image‑processing components.
• Create detailed specifications such as System and Subsystem Specifications (SSS), Hardware Requirements Specifications (HRS) and Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Support verification and validation activities, documenting test results and compliance reports for optical performance and sensor accuracy.
• Lead or contribute to cross‑functional teams across optics, electronics, software and mechanical engineering, managing trade‑offs and integration challenges.
• Participate in design reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR) and test readiness reviews, ensuring adherence to engineering processes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including CONOPS, Systems Engineering Management Plans and Test & Evaluation Plans.
• Conduct market research on emerging electro‑optic technologies and competitive products.
• Manage technical processes such as risk management, configuration control and design decisions.
• Prepare and present technical papers, proposals and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline focused on electro‑optics or imaging systems.
• At least 5 years of systems‑engineering experience with proven work on electro‑optic system design, imaging sensors and optronic integration.
• Hands‑on experience creating system specifications, managing development cycles and validating optical performance.
• Familiarity with system‑lifecycle methodologies such as the V‑model or Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of systems‑engineering processes and lifecycle management.
• Technical expertise in imaging technologies, sensor systems, optical assemblies and performance modelling.
• Experience with system validation, optical testing procedures and imaging calibration.
• Proficiency with requirement‑management tools, specifically IBM DOORS.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification or equivalent.