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Electro-Optical Sensor Systems Engineer

2 months ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Electro-Optical Sensor Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Integrated Sensor Design & Analysis Department, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of advanced electro-optical sensor systems for national space systems and civil customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Department of Defense, particularly the Air Force Space and Missile Center (SMC) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), on a wide range of projects, from rapid-development prototypes to Class A satellites.
  • Provide electro-optical expertise in the areas of Earth remote sensing and overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) missile warning/tracking.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with senior staff and department management to solve complex technical problems.
  • Support the development of new remote sensing concepts using physics-based modeling and simulation, including the development of technical performance requirements and the assessment of proposed designs.
  • Interface frequently with program office and government personnel.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or a related discipline, such as optics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
  • 5+ years of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation, either in the workforce or in the pursuit of an advanced degree.
  • Demonstrated experience using a common processing language, such as MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, or Fortran, to implement solutions to problems in remote sensing.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills relating to the performance of passive remote sensing electro-optical visible and infrared sensors.
  • Experience with OPIR systems and topics such as radiometry, radiative transfer modeling, target detection, sensor performance metrics, Earth-background infrared signatures, and visible and infrared backgrounds.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work interactively and effectively with government customers and contractor personnel.
  • Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with modern, distributed modeling & simulation frameworks.
  • Direct and relevant experience with overhead persistent infrared systems.
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling & simulation, including targets, orbits and trajectories, and electro-optical sensor systems.
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $110,400 - $193,500 per year. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.