Sensor Technology Engineering (STE) is hiring for the role of System Engineer I!
STE is the United States' premier provider of radiation detectors for nuclear search, in support of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) missions.
STE's products are focused on meeting the operational requirements of military, federal, and first responder organizations. STE is dedicated to building the industry's most sensitive and reliable radiation detectors.
STE is a wholly-owned constituent of Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by serving segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving test solutions, products, and services. Forbes Magazine has previously ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks".
The System Engineer will contribute to the development, design, and delivery of STE’s industry-leading radiation detection systems. These systems will be delivered to STE’s customers, forming a key element of their operational capabilities.
$80k - $110k, DOE
On-Site, M-F
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports optimization of production throughput and processes/procedures as needed including SW development and data analytics
- Supports STE engineering in ongoing redesign efforts – particularly in obsolescence management
- Responsible for the revision of BOMs and drawings and part numbers as directed
- Performs routine troubleshooting, test and calibration in support of production
- Supports operations (purchasing and production) to facilitate on-time and high-quality deliveries
- Works with electrical and mechanical engineering staff to document changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures as necessary
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- BS/MS in Engineering or other relevant technical degree.
- Excellent trouble-shooting capability and analytical skills.
- Ability to set priorities and organizing incoming projects.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred:
- Experience using electrical and optical measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, IR cameras and microscopes.
- Experience with radiation detection technologies
- Experience with proper handling of ESD sensitive parts, including PCB cards.
- Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or similar
Due to US Export Control Regulations compliance, eligible candidates MUST be a US citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted asylum; proper documentation required. Pre-employment verifications: must pass background, reference and ITAR/EAR checks in addition to a pre-employment drug screen.
This position offers many benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, HSA, FSA, alternate work week schedule, LTD, life insurance and much more.
EOE
Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Skills Required
- BS/MS in Engineering or other relevant technical degree.
- Excellent troubleshooting capability and analytical skills.
- Ability to set priorities and organize incoming projects.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- US citizen, permanent resident, or person granted asylum (must provide documentation).
- Must pass background, reference, ITAR/EAR checks and pre-employment drug screen.
- Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, IR cameras, and microscopes.
- Experience with radiation detection technologies.
- Experience handling ESD-sensitive parts, including PCB cards.
- Degree in physics, nuclear engineering, or similar.
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
