Photometrics Engineer

HEICO

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering focused on photometrics and optics
  • Experience with electronics, electro-optics, and LED technology
  • Ability to analyze electronic circuitry and conduct root cause failure analysis
  • Skilled in interpreting engineering documentation and quality standards
  • Knowledge of photometric testing and quality control processes
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Proficient in statistical data analysis and equipment documentation

Responsibilities

  • Perform photometric evaluations on aerospace and military display products
  • Develop and implement testing criteria aligned with industry standards
  • Inspect products throughout the production process to ensure quality
  • Train test technicians on photometric measurement techniques
  • Conduct optical testing and troubleshooting to ensure display performance
  • Provide QA documentation for mechanical and electrical inspections
  • Utilize photometric testing equipment to evaluate optical parameters

Benefits

  • Full-time, consistent Monday to Thursday on-site work schedule
  • Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Hands-on involvement with state-of-the-art photometric and optical testing equipment
  • Opportunity to collaborate within a skilled engineering team
  • Engagement in the aerospace and military sectors for product evaluation and quality assurance
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Photometrics Engineer to join our Engineering team.

This position is full-time, Monday - Thursday, on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

  • Perform photometric evaluation/tests on various aerospace/military displays, controls and lighting products
  • Develop and implement test criteria for production hardware which meets customer and industry specification
  • Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates historical and statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
  • Train test technicians in photometric measurement


Education, Experience and Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis on photometrics and optics
  • Experience with electronics, electro-optics, LED displays, and LED lighting
  • Capable of analyzing electronic circuitry and determining root cause of failure (Failure Mode Analysis).
  • Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with Quality manager to determine quality and reliability standards.
  • Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as performance, mechanical, and electrical, characteristics.
  • Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
  • Support ESS and vibration tests and must provide QA inspection documentation for mechanical, electrical, and ESS as needed.
  • Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
  • Tests will be conducted using photometric test equipment and Spectra radiometric equipment against specified optical limits in specifications, operational manufacturing functions for brightness, color, reflectivity and other optical parameters.
  • Responsibilities will include optical testing, troubleshooting, display performance and involvement in all key aspects of optical development.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
  • Read/Write Fluently in English
  • Must be well-organized, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, manufacturing environment
  • Sustained dependable attendance.
  • Cooperation with others in team environment for cross training and conference on operational issues.
  • Initiative in learning and changing work methods to accomplish assigned tasks on a timely basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
  • Regularly required to walk up and down stairs.
  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Regular use of arms to reach.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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