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Seeking a FPA Principal Test Engineer for a high growth DoD contractor in the Cypress, CA area. The FPA Principal Test Engineer would be responsible for leading the Focal Plane Array (FPA) Test Group in designing and executing test plans for IR detectors and micro-electronics. Manage lab operations, maintain critical test equipment, and mentor junior engineers throughout the characterization process. Full W-2 benefits offered! Paid relo[ "nt. Maintenance & Procurement: Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot test equipment; manage vendor relations and part procurement.nt. Optical Configuration: Setup and align laser sources, optical components, and cameras; support specialized Spot Scan testing.nt. Calibration Oversight: Manage recalibration cycles for reference detectors (Si, Ge, Pyro), Blackbody sources, and Integrating Spheres to ensure test readiness.nt. Dewar Operations: Configure and maintain open/closed-cycle Dewar systems (e.g., Heli-tran, cryostats) for FPA/ FPM testing.n...Test Engineer, Engineer, Principal, Operations, Staffing