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Electro Optical System Architect Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed ... Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the engine of execution. We ...

Electro-Optical Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$90K - $129K/yr

Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed ... Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the engine of execution. We ...

Electro-Optical Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$90K - $129K/yr

Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed ... Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the engine of execution. We ...

Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed ... Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the engine of execution. We ...

Who We Are nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed ... Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. are the engine of execution. We ...

Optical Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$150K - $190K/yr

Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and optimization of complex optical systems and subsystems ... Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems * Precision optical instrumentation * Optical ...

Optical Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$125K - $162K/yr

Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and optimization of complex optical systems and subsystems ... Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems * Precision optical instrumentation * Optical ...

Optical Engineer (Remote)

Dayton, OH · Remote

$150K - $190K/yr

Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and optimization of complex optical systems and subsystems ... Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems * Precision optical instrumentation * Optical ...

Summary As an Electro-Optical (EO) Engineering Manager at nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, you would be ... Serve as a senior technical authority for system architecture, requirements flow-down, interface ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for electro optical system architect in the United States is $128,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Surface Optics Corporation
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Summary: The Electro-Optical Systems Engineer will support systems engineering, systems architecture studies, systems design & analysis, and test roles on programs for the development of high-performance electro-optical systems including optical sensor systems, infrared and spectral imaging systems. The E-O Systems Engineer will work on projects end-to-end, from proposal and design, through prototype development and analysis, to product development and manufacturing. Excellent communication skills and success working in a multi-disciplined team environment is essential. The position will derive, model, analyze and optimize complex optical and electro-optical systems at the conceptual and detailed design level, with a focus on radiometry, calibration, image quality and stray light control. Must be capable of design, development and analysis of optical and electro-optical systems, including visible and IR sensor systems, modeling and simulation, optical system performance modeling, performance analysis and tolerance assessment experience. Knowledge of image quality metrics such as MTF, MRTD, NIIRS ratings, SNR, etc is required. Position will be responsible for focal plane array analysis, radiometric calibration, simulation, integration and test.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Derive, model, analyze and optimize complex optical and electro-optical systems.
  1. Design, develop, calibrate, and test optical and electro-optical systems.
  1. Lead integration and testing efforts of sensor systems and sub-assemblies.
  1. Perform systems architecture studies and sensor trades.
  1. Support new business in concept development and proposals.
  1. Key contributor to programs as technical expert and/or as Lead EO Systems Engineer.
  1. Mandatory attendance at all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings.