Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

Model development and validation in one or more domains relevant to remote sensing

Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts, with clearly defined interfaces and requirements for each.

Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer.

Strong laboratory skills (rapid prototyping, design of experiments) and familiarity with opto-electrical test and measurement equipment.

Willingness to travel to test sites, as needed.

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Define system architectures via detailed trade studies and analyses.

Adapt or derive physics-based models of sensor system performance and derive requirements based on those models.

Take ownership over the development of prototype sensor systems in a lab environment.

Support both laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations.

Engage technically with the hardware, software, and mission teams to define, integrate, and deliver high performance systems to our customers.

Validate models against laboratory and real-world data.

The Space Imaging team is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team. The Imaging Space team is responsible for system architecture definition, trade analyses, and modeling/validating system performance for spaceborne EO/IR systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining active EO/IR system architectures. You will perform radiometric performance modeling as well as laboratory, ground, and flight testing. To predict real-world performance, you will also model atmospheric and environmental effects for land, sea, and air targets. You will leverage your analyses to inform system-level architectural trades. As needed, you will also lead small teams of engineers from concept ideation through system definition and development.

You should have a track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is required. Experience with industry standard EO/IR modeling software packages (e.g. MODTRAN, SPIRITS, AFSIM) is a plus. Prior experience working with space sensors and systems is highly desirable.