Lead electro-optical systems engineer
Core
Lead the engineering of advanced electro-optical systems for space-based missions, managing technical strategy, architecture, and integration from concept to delivery.
Role type
Lead electro-optical systems engineer (space systems)
Builds
Space-based electro-optical and IR systems, sensors, and detectors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Electro-optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering (INCOSE SEP), electro-optical design, optical design, sensor integration, MATLAB, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), trade studies, requirements management, technical documentation, team leadership, project management
Preferred skills
Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance, MBSE tools (DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, SysML), cross-functional coordination
Technologies
JIRA, MATLAB, DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, SysML
Responsibilities
Devise technical strategy and execution plans with program leaders; Design and integrate advanced electro-optical systems; Provide technical direction in systems engineering and architecture; Define and maintain system/sub-system requirements; Conduct modeling and simulation for performance evaluation; Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through project phases; Generate technical documentation (specifications, test plans, reports); Conduct trade studies to inform decision-making; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities