Electro-optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking an experienced Electro-optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) Systems Engineer to support our government customer in Chantilly, Virginia.

The role provides programmatic and comprehensive technical support to government leadership in executing a mission portfolio focused on electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) remote sensing development programs. The successful candidate will be a proactive System Engineer and Technical Assistance (SETA) with strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively across technical and programmatic domains.

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic Mission Support
  • Identify, assess, and implement technical and programmatic needs necessary to execute the government lead's mission objectives across optical technology domains.
  • Develop technical strategies, analyses, recommendations, and technology roadmaps for advanced EO/IR sensor development.
  • Anticipate program challenges and independently develop solutions that align with mission goals and stakeholder requirements.
  • Requires self-initiated and proactive planning in support of GPOC objectives and direction.
• Program Management Support
  • Directly support the government program manager throughout the research and development lifecycle for EO/IR remote sensing projects, including:
    • Programmatic and technical support to customer leaders and staff as part of a SETA team.
    • Administrative support for the program office including budget profiles, tracking, spend planning, and financial analysis.
    • Authoring papers and briefings for internal and external audiences to address organizational business processes and information requirements.
    • Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Acquisition & Contracting
  • Support project acquisition planning and execution, including:
    • Drafting acquisition documents (e.g., Broad Agency Announcements, Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists).
    • Supporting source selection activities (e.g. technical evaluations, proposal assessments).
    • Assisting the IC customer with acquisition and oversight of technology development contracts.
    • Developing briefings for government acquisition processes and strong writing skills.
    • Requires understanding of government acquisition processes and strong writing skills.
• Technical Oversight & Review
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure program success, including:
    • Reviewing contractor engineering documents and procedures, requirements flowdown, verification methodologies, calibration plans, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and test plans.
    • Participating in design reviews to uphold the customer's interests.
    • Identifying and assessing project or program technical and programmatic risks.
    • Requires systems-level thinking and ability to critically evaluate technical approaches.
• Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
  • Develop and deliver briefings and documentation for diverse audiences, including:
    • Office-level reviews (technical performance, spend planning, budget requests).
    • Enterprise review boards and inter-agency working groups.
    • Departmental or Congressional inquiries.
    • Actively participate in intra- and inter- agency forums.
    • Collaborate with outside organizations such as other government agencies, laboratories, and universities.
    • Requires excellent communications skills and ability to build trusted relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Technology Assessment & Innovation
  • Advance technology awareness and transition planning through:
    • Surveying and documenting state-of-the-art technologies in EO/IR sensing domains.
    • Participating in or monitoring execution of studies or surveys by outside organizations.
    • Supporting project closeout and transition execution to system program offices for flight development.
    • Requires intellectual curiosity and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline with 9 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Project management experience for research and development activities.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing and writing skills.
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning, and contracting.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the data processing chain for electro-optical (EO) remote sensing systems (aka tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination).
• Prepared to learn the mission including radiation effects on space-based EO components to the point you will be able to participate in technical discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.