Optical Systems Engineer

3 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems Full time
Job Summary

An Optical Systems Engineer with a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology is sought to own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions and model mission phenomenology and detection performance considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and validate mission and unit level requirements for electro-optical (EO) sensors, OCTs, and space vehicle interfaces
  • Lead trade studies and other forms of analysis to predict system performance
  • Design and implement system/payload performance modeling and simulation
  • Develop and execute unit and system level tests to verify performance
  • Manage supplier and partner performance
  • Support internal optical product development
  • Manage complex projects by coordinating work statements, setting and tracking budget/schedule, and measuring technical performance
  • Support large-scale new business proposals
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or the physical sciences / computer science
  • 7+ years experience in optical engineering
  • Experience with performance/phenomenology/modeling of EO sensors
  • Experience with optical communication terminals (OCT)
  • Ability to train and mentor other members of the team
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in optical engineering, physics, or other relevant engineering discipline
  • 10+ experience working with space-related optical instrumentation
  • 10+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation
  • Experience with OCTs/laser communication
  • Experience with optical hardware such as EO/IR payloads, star trackers, laser range finders, etc.
  • Familiarity with the design, development, and qualification of optical hardware
  • Experience with mission requirements flow down to low level EO requirements
  • Experience in modeling and simulation of satellite systems
  • Experience with optical end-to-end testing
  • Experience with onboard and ground processing of optical data to extract mission-related information
  • Experience managing subcontractors providing optical hardware
  • Experience developing rapid design and models to support proposal efforts
  • Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
Benefits and Perks

Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Level 4:
$128,350 - $188,750

Mandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying Criteria



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