Senior Principal Infrared Sensors Engineer

Senior Principal Infrared Sensors Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL

Aviation & Missile Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Infrared Sensors engineer. The engineer will focus on the evaluation, development, and integration of advanced technologies related to infrared sensing systems, including optics, CMOS sensors, microbolometers, advanced imaging sensors, firmware, software, and related system aspects. The candidate will research and investigate advanced technology, conduct feasibility studies, perform modeling and simulation tasks to assess possible system performance, and provide technical advice and expertise.

The role may involve leading a broad technical team as the program develops.

• Minimum 12 years highly relevant professional experience in developing physics‑based models for infrared band sensors.
• US citizenship required.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Toolset.
• Expert level knowledge and experience with infrared sensing technology.
• Experience with sensor systems integration.
• Experience with sensor data processing algorithms and techniques.
• Experience developing physics‑based simulations.
• Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in physics, electrical engineering, optical science, mathematics, or a related hard science or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years combined Government/DoD experience performing the essential duties listed above.
• Experience managing technical teams of at least 10+ scientists and engineers.

• 15+ years of industry experience post degree.
• Applicable degrees in physics, electrical engineering, optical science, or remote sensing, with relevant experience or coursework.
• Master’s or PhD degrees in the subjects above.
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience coding for physics‑based modeling and simulation.

• Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in physics, electrical engineering, optical science, mathematics, or a related hard science or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years combined Government/DoD experience performing the essential duties listed above.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

• Citizenship: US only citizen.
• Clearance level: must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Final TOP SECRET Clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.