Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer
Core
Modeling and simulation of electro-optical remote sensing systems, specifically overhead persistent infrared missile warning and tracking, to support DoD and national security architecture decisions.
Role type
Senior IC electro-optical systems engineer (modeling & simulation)
Builds
Physics-based models, synthetic imagery, and performance assessments for remote sensing constellations
Domain
Defense / National Security / Remote Sensing / Infrared Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | research | infrastructure
Required skills
electro-optical sensor modeling, phenomenology simulation, radiative transfer modeling, scene generation, MATLAB/Python/IDL/C++, target detection, image chain analysis
Preferred skills
radiometry, radiance transfer, OPIR systems, MODTRAN/SSGM/DIRSIG/FLITES proficiency, DoD customer support
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, Fortran, MODTRAN, SSGM, ASSET, DIRSIG, PRA toolkit, FLITES
Responsibilities
Provide electro-optical modeling expertise for overhead persistent infrared Earth background remote sensing; Leverage physics-based modeling to support new remote sensing concepts and technical performance requirements; Create and validate synthetic imagery for sensor system testing; Develop efficient scene generation solutions; Collaborate with program leads and government personnel to identify modeling needs; Document technical findings in reports and publications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership