EO​/IR Systems Engineer

Patuxent River, MD (Onsite Preferred)

May be able to perform outside local area if access to government site.

Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI and SAP eligibility highly desired.

Ataero is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer to support PMA-272 Airborne Electronic Attack Systems. The selected candidate will provide engineering expertise supporting the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of EO/IR sensing and countermeasure capabilities across Naval Aviation platforms.

• Provide technical support for EO/IR systems, sensors, targeting systems, and infrared countermeasure capabilities.
• Support requirements development, system integration, engineering analysis, and technical risk assessments.
• Participate in system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Evaluate system performance, deficiencies, and modernization initiatives.
• Support developmental and operational test activities.
• Prepare engineering analyses, technical reports, and acquisition documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years supporting DoD aviation, EO/IR, sensor, or countermeasure systems.
• Experience supporting NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or military aviation programs.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Military operational aviation experience highly desirable.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications.
• Travel Required:
  
  Occasional.

Up to 10% travel. If outside local area, must be able to travel to Pax River at least twice per month.

We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected category as applicable by law. We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.