- Develop, validate mission and unit level requirements for electro-optical (EO) sensors, associated image processing, 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
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or the physical sciences / computer science
- 12+ years experience in optical engineering
- Experience with performance/phenomenology of EO sensors
- Experience with modeling and simulation of EO sensors
- Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities
- Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- Advanced degree in optical engineering, physics, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 20+ experience working with space-related optical instrumentation.
- 12+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation
- 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
- Familiarity with the design, development, and qualification of optical hardware
- Experience with optical hardware such as EO/IR payloads, optical communications terminals, star trackers, laser range finders, etc.
- 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
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Level 5: $155,550 - $228,750
- Level 6: $190,400 - $280,000
Optical Systems Engineer - El Segundo, United States - Millennium Space Systems
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Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.
At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Job Summary
An Optical Systems Engineer possesses a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology (visible to infrared). You will own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions, model mission phenomenology and detection performance considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor. You will be the primary interface between the optical payload, space vehicle team, mission data processing team, and managing interfaces between these elements. Successful Optical Systems Engineers have experience with modeling, simulation, analysis, calibration, and target detection in complex high clutter backgrounds.
This position's internal job code isElect Design and Analysis Engr. Our team is currently hiring for levels 5 or 6 .
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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.
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Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.
Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
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