Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer at Aerospace Corporation developing remote sensing systems for military applications. Collaborating within a team to create innovative modeling solutions while based in El Segundo, CA.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,400 - $193,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide electro-optical modeling expertise for analysis in the areas of Overhead Persistent Infrared Earth background remote sensing for military missile defense, intelligence, commercial and civil applications
Leverage physics-based modeling and simulation to support the development of new remote sensing concepts including the development of technical performance requirements and the assessment of proposed designs
Create and validate synthetic imagery for remote sensor system testing and evaluation
Develop unique, efficient scene generation solutions using existing tools and work with a team to develop new capabilities that support sensor system evaluations under rapid acquisition timelines
Collaborate with internal Aerospace program office leads, Government personnel and across the technical community to identify and advise on modeling and simulation needs and opportunities to enhance capabilities
Document technical findings in reports, presentations and peer-reviewed publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree from an accredited university in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline
5+ years of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation, either in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree
Demonstrated experience using a common processing language (e.g. MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, Fortran) to implement modeling and simulation analysis
Ability to travel domestically occasionally
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
3+ years (for a total of 8+ years) of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation, either in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal teams, Government customers, and contractor personnel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated technical or project leadership experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

electro-optical modelingmodeling and simulationsynthetic imagery creationscene generation solutionsMATLABPythonIDLC/C++Fortrantechnical performance requirements

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationproject leadership

Certifications

security clearance