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Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Posted: 04/28/2026
Employment Type:
Contract To Hire
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 44502
Pay Rate: 71.59
Job Description
The Panther Group is seeking one experienced Electro-Optical Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support advanced space sensor development programs in Orlando, FL. This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer with deep expertise in electro-optical, optical, Infrared (IR), and sensor system integration supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense technologies.
This role is ideal for a candidate with strong experience in sensor development, test planning, system integration, verification/validation, and advanced electronic testing for highly complex environments.
What You’ll Do
- Support sensor development programs focused on:
- Electro-Optical systems
- Optical systems
- Infrared (IR) systems
- Space applications
- Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for:
- In-house developed systems
- COTS/GOTS components
- Subsystems and full systems
- Lead design integration, test, verification, and validation of advanced electro-optical systems
- Develop:
- Advanced test plans
- Test procedures
- Execution schedules
- Technical reports
- Conduct system and subsystem electronic, optical, and IR testing
- Analyze test data and prepare customer- and stakeholder-facing evaluation reports
- Solve hardware/software interface issues and support root cause investigations
- Coordinate with engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure technical, schedule, and performance requirements are met
- Perform discrepancy reporting and regression testing to validate corrective actions
- Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance (required to start)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Physics
- Electrical Engineering
- Optical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Electro-optical
- Optical
- Infrared (IR) design and development
- 6+ years of experience in:
- Design integration
- Test engineering
- Verification/validation
- Advanced test plan development
- Electronic testing
- Strong knowledge of:
- Physics
- Sensor systems
- Space or aerospace applications
- System test methodologies
- Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
- Space, aerospace, or defense program experience
- Advanced sensor technologies
- Optical instrumentation
- Systems engineering lifecycle expertise
Meet Your Recruiter
Amanda Krafcik
Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry. She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player. Fun fact: Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.
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