Electro-Optical Sensor Engineer for Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Electro-Optical Engineer to join our Mission Payloads Division in El Segundo, CA. You will support the design and development of visible and infrared sensor payloads, prototype sensors, and AI&T activities, interfacing with program offices and customers to ensure project success.

Minimum requirements include a degree in physics, EE, optics, astronomy, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong hardware, data analysis, and software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s/Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, optics, astronomy, or related field.
• 2+ years of industry experience or time spent obtaining an advanced degree.
• Strong hardware, lab, data analysis, analytical, and software skills.
• Experience developing engineering analysis methods and tools using Python, MATLAB, IDL, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support development of visible and infrared sensor systems for space surveillance and Earth remote sensing.
• Lead FPA characterization and prototype sensor hardware design and AI&T.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Verbal/written communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in physics/EE/optics/astronomy

Tools

Hardware testing

AI & T methods

Instrumentation

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Electro-Optical Engineer to join our Mission Payloads Division in El Segundo, CA. You will support the design and development of visible and infrared sensor payloads, prototype sensors, and AI&T activities, interfacing with program offices and customers to ensure project success.

Minimum requirements include a degree in physics, EE, optics, astronomy, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong hardware, data analysis, and software