Optical Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States Velos Full time

Job Summary:

Velos is seeking a highly skilled Optical Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The successful candidate will support a System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of satellite system development and acquisitions that advance the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) space resiliency posture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical analysis of advanced optical systems, sensors, and image processing techniques for multiple phenomenologies
  • Conduct system-level analysis of concepts; work on new space systems; and plan, execute and evaluate experiments
  • Support government on acquisition, source selection, and programmatic processes
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and Contract Officer Technical Representatives (CO/COTRs)

Requirements:

  • 5+ years proven technical background and experience in optical system design, development, manufacturing and testing
  • 5+ years related experience in a SETA or embedded integrator role
  • Proven experience in space acquisition
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, or other discipline related to optics or imaging science and 9 years or more relevant experience; or Masters and 7 years or more relevant experience

Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI with CI Poly. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.


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