FPA Principal Test Engineer

Leonardo DRS • Cypress, California • Posted June 19, 2026

Position Overview

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, order replacement parts, and correspond with vendors to troubleshoot any issues when required for all test equipment.

  • Configure Laser sources, optical components and cameras, order parts, and assist other engineers in performing Spot Scan testing.

  • Maintain FPA/FPM test Dewar operation and troubleshoot issues. Experience with open and closed-cycle Dewar Equipment (Heli-tran, cryostats, etc.)
    Experience with cryogenic cooling using LN2 and Liquid Helium
    Recharge Cryo-cooler compressors with high pressure Helium gas when required
    Configure Dewars to accommodate different FPA/FPM test setups
    Conduct tests to verify Dewars are functioning correctly and validated prior to testing
    Maintain Thermal Cycling software to operate with desired test parameters

  • Coordinate reference detector recalibration cycles (Si, Ge, Pyro).

  • Manage Blackbody source calibration cycles - order new calibra...