EO/IR & LIDAR - OPTICS Research Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22314, USA
Listed on 2025-12-09
Listing for:
Alaire Technologies, Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Alaire Technologies is Hiring! Join Alaire to support our customers in pushing the limits of advanced sensors and processing technologies to give the Navy and Marines the edge they need in the battlespace. We are seeking senior-level, hands-on researchers and engineers who can hit the lab running to support cutting-edge technology development for US Navy projects.
Location:
Alexandria, VA // Washington D.C.
Job Description EO/IR & LIDAR - OPTICS RESEARCH ENGINEER — Senior Level
SUMMARY:
This role focuses on the development, integration, testing, and advanced processing of state-of-the-art EO/IR sensor and laser systems along with LiDAR systems. The ideal candidate is a lab-strong, optics-capable engineer who can independently build, evaluate, and troubleshoot complex optical, laser and sensor hardware. Responsibilities include multi-band sensor system design, LiDAR/EO optics development, hands-on lab integration, data collection, data processing, and supporting the design of optics, focal plane arrays, related electronics, and related sensor technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
7+ years (preferred) of hands-on lab experience with optics, sensor hardware, and system integration
Demonstrated ability to build, align, and troubleshoot optical test setups
Experience working in research, design, evaluation, and testing of new EO/IR & LiDAR technologies.
Experience creating data acquisition systems for lab and field data collection
Strong radiometric analysis skills for sensor performance characterization
Ability to fabricate or assemble custom test fixtures and lab setups
Experience with C/C++, MATLAB, Python
Experience with lasers used in systems
Experience with multiband sensors
Experience with ISR sensors, systems, or components is a plus U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (active clearance preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000–$150,000 per year depending on experience
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