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Actalent Electrical Test Engineer in Washington, District Of Columbia

Job Title: Test EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for lab testing of EO/IR sensor systems for various platforms, including airborne, ground, and ship platforms. This role involves integrating sensors with command and control systems, power, and data collection subsystems, creating test plans, and evaluating prototype sensors in both laboratory and field environments.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct lab testing of EO/IR sensor systems for airborne, ground, and ship platforms.

  • Integrate sensors with command and control, power, and data collection subsystems.

  • Create test plans and test cases for EO/IR sensors.

  • Test and evaluate prototype sensors in laboratory and field environments.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with sensors, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and other lab test tools.

  • Experience testing hardware/electrical components such as MWIR, SWIR, LWIR, Infrared, Optical, and EO/IR.

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience performing electrical testing of sensors or EO/IR equipment.

  • Experience creating test plans and test cases.

  • Willingness to travel to support test events.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Hyperspectral sensors.

  • Experience modeling system performance, developing system specifications, and selecting components.

  • Experience developing software to control sensors and collect imagery.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite in a hybrid environment (4-5 days on site) alongside a team of approximately 65 people within the Applied Optics Branch at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. The Applied Optics Branch collaborates with the DoD and the Intelligence Community to develop new sensing technologies and build prototype sensors. The work involves integration, control systems, image processing, and data dissemination to end-users. Prototypes are tested and evaluated before being handed off to sponsors. The work may involve testing airborne sensors at altitudes of 25k-50k feet, smaller UAVs, submarine mast sensors, shipboard, and ground-based sensors. There may be periods of work surges requiring extended onsite presence.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00

TBD, they are an employee owned company and get shares every year. Have PTO and vacation time, health, vision, dental, and 401k options.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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