Seeker Responsible Engineer
Core
Lead technical development and integration of seeker sensor systems (optical collection through image processing) for autonomous spacecraft to secure the space environment.
Role type
Senior Responsible Engineer, EO Sensor Systems
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft payloads and space-based interceptors
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Electro-Optical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Radiometric analysis, signal chain performance modeling, noise budgeting, EO sensor calibration, on-orbit CONOPS development, synthetic image generation, image processing, system requirements decomposition, multidisciplinary team leadership
Preferred skills
Seeker/homing sensor development, optomechanical design, thermal modeling, stray light modeling (FRED/ASAP), space-qualified detector technologies, GNC interface requirements
Technologies
VNIR, MWIR, LWIR spectral bands, FRED, ASAP
Responsibilities
Own technical direction and performance accountability for seeker systems from concept to on-orbit; drive requirements decomposition and traceability; manage multidisciplinary development across optical, detector, electronics, and software; apply radiometric budgeting and validate performance predictions; define integration and qualification test campaigns; generate technical documentation and present results to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with system ownership
