Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
Lead a team of engineers, overseeing and ensuring technical execution of projects.
Manage major subcontract cost, schedule, and performance and oversee the overall Mission Payload Flight AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test) activities.
Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems.
Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements.
Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices.
Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 9 years of relevant EO/IR systems engineering work experience.
Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
5+ years experience working with systems integration and test
Prior or current experience working with eletro-optical/imaging systems
Prior or current experience working with space environment considerations and testing protocols
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required
5+ years experience with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

electro-optical systemssystems integrationtest procedurestest data analysisrequirements managementtechnical documentationtrade studiesprocess improvementengineering softwaresimulation software

Soft Skills

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