FPA Principal Test Engineer

Job

Location:

Cypress, CA

Schedule:

9/80

This position is for a mid to senior level Test Engineer (IV or V) to perform testing, design test plans, develop test procedures, lead junior engineers, maintain equipment and run test labs for the Focal Plane Array Test Group. Prior experience testing FPA’s, micro-electronics, IR detectors and large FPA’s is required. Work to be performed at the DRS facility in Cypress, California on a first shift with a 9/80 schedule.

• Maintain, repair, order replacement parts, and correspond with vendors to troubleshoot any issues when required for all test equipment.
• Configure laser sources, optical components and cameras, order parts, and assist other engineers in performing Spot Scan testing.
• Maintain FPA/FPM test Dewar operation and troubleshoot issues, including:
• Experience with open and closed-cycle Dewar Equipment (Heli‑tran, cryostats, etc.)
• Experience with cryogenic cooling using LN2 and Liquid Helium
• Recharge cryo‑cooler compressors with high‑pressure Helium gas when required
• Configure Dewars to accommodate different FPA/FPM test setups
• Conduct tests to verify Dewars are functioning correctly and validated prior to testing
• Maintain Thermal Cycling software to operate with desired test parameters
• Coordinate reference detector recalibration cycles (Si, Ge, Pyro).
• Manage Blackbody source calibration cycles – order new calibrated temperature sensors and install/update calibration on controller units or send out to recalibrate if required.
• Verify Blackbody sources are functioning correctly prior to FPA testing.
• Verify Integrating Sphere sources are checked out and function correctly prior to use.

• BS in Engineering or science field;
  Master’s of Science is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in testing FPA’s and similar electronics.
• Very strong understanding of both visible and IR imaging, spectral analysis and analog/digital pixel technology.
• Experience with spectral measurements (FTIR spectrometer, Monochromator, or similar instruments) highly preferred, including:
• Conduct tests to verify instrument and auxiliary test equipment are functioning correctly for spectral testing.
• Supervise, conduct and process spectral data scans for analysis and presentation.
• Experience with Electroglas Wafer Probe, or similar equipment highly preferred, including:
• Install/align probe cards on prober equipment required to probe various wafer (ROIC) formats.
• Assist other engineers to set up auxiliary test equipment for probe testing.
• Experience with FPA Test Rack Equipment, or similar equipment (timing, bias, ADCs) highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $113,385/year - $176,031/year. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay for non‑exempt employees as applicable. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state‑mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, life and disability insurance coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.

We also offer wellness programs, flexible 9/80 work schedule, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.