Penn State
PrincipalElectro-OpticandInfrared(EO/IR)SystemsEngineer
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“Principal Electro-Optic and Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer at Penn State. Skills: Electro-Optic, Infrared (EO/IR), Systems Engineering, Physics-based modeling. Predict performance of imaging system concepts. Predict performance of imaging system designs”
Industry & Context.
Complex problems
Obtain government security clearance, Pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be a U. S. citizen
Nice to Have
Experience within an organization responsible for manufacturing EO/IR systems
What You'll Do.
Predict performance of imaging system concepts
Predict performance of imaging system designs
Develop executable plan for team
Drive system level trade studies
Develop architectures
Allocate system level requirements
Evaluate camera selection
Evaluate camera evaluation
Lead team on system test
Identify appropriate test equipment
Build imaging systems
Interface with sponsors
Interface with customers
Interface with end-users
Understand sponsor problems
Communicate technical aspects
Convey significance of results
Track developments in imaging cameras
Track developments in physics-based modeling
Track developments in imaging improvement
Track developments in imaging enhancement
Advise on integration
Solve complex problems
Coordinate research and development
Select problems for investigation
Develop novel concepts
Develop novel approaches
Plan research projects
Direct research projects
Mentor staff scientists
Advise staff scientists
Provide input to strategic direction
Establish core competencies
Evaluate capability alignment
Perform project planning
Satisfy stakeholder requirements
Satisfy stakeholder expectations
Provide technical leadership
Manage electro-optic projects
Propose solutions for new applications
Assess imaging systems
Validate imaging systems
Propose new initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team leadership; Cross-discipline coordination; Work of staff scientists
Communication Scope
Sponsor communication; Customer communication; End-user communication; Technical communication
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Budgeting, Scheduling, Project management
Full Job Description
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