Electro-Optical Systems Engineer — Space & Defense

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym memberships nationwide

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technology Systems in the United States is seeking an Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to design, test, and validate advanced space and national security sensors. You will work on Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers, and Laser Communications in a hands-on lab environment.

You will develop Python-based data pipelines, characterize focal plane arrays, perform radiometric analyses, and support qualification testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field with 6+ years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 4+ years.
• Experience developing, characterizing, or testing imaging, sensing, or electro-optical systems.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, instrument control, data reduction, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience characterizing image sensors or FPAs and interpreting detector performance data.
• Familiarity with camera electronics and sensor data interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Characterize image sensors and focal plane arrays (CMOS/ CCDs, infrared FPAs).
• Analyze photon transfer curves and detector noise.
• Develop image and data analysis pipelines using Python.
• Perform EO system performance analysis (SNR, budgets).
• Design and fabricate test hardware for star trackers and pointing validation.
• Develop sensor characterization test setups using integrating spheres and monochromators.
• Perform radiometric and photometric analysis.
• Decompose and verify EO requirements; maintain interfaces and ICDs.
• Develop test plans and procedures; support qualification testing.

Skills

Python

Image sensors

Focal plane arrays

Detector noise analysis

Lab equipment

Camera electronics

Education

Physics or Engineering degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Job description

Voyager Technology Systems in the United States is seeking an Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to design, test, and validate advanced space and national security sensors. You will work on Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers, and Laser Communications in a hands-on lab environment.

You will develop Python-based data pipelines, characterize focal plane arrays, perform radiometric analyses, and support qualification testing.