Senior Electro-Optical Engineer
Core
Design and development of electro-optical (EO) sensor payloads and prototypes for space surveillance, overhead persistent infrared systems, and Earth remote sensing applications.
Role type
Senior IC electro-optical engineer (sensor systems)
Builds
Visible and infrared sensor systems, focal plane array prototypes, and ground/airborne sensor hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Remote Sensing / Electro-Optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Focal plane array (FPA) characterization, sensor hardware design, design assembly integration and test (AI&T), engineering analysis methods development, computer programming (Python/MATLAB/IDL), radiometric calibration, semiconductor physics, mixed signal IC design, analog/digital board design, optical alignments
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in physics/EE/optics/astronomy, hands-on experience with visible/IR remote sensing systems, proven ability to perform radiometric calibration, strong foundation in semiconductor physics and device fabrication, proficiency with mixed signal integrated circuit design and modeling, technical skills in analog and/or digital board design and modeling, working knowledge of optical alignments
Responsibilities
Support development of visible and infrared sensor systems for space surveillance and Earth remote sensing, provide and direct independent FPA characterization activities, lead prototype sensor hardware design and AI&T, coordinate with program offices and customers to resolve technical issues and assure project success
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership and mentoring