Lead Space EO/IR Systems Engineer — Equity & Impact

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the definition of active EO/IR system architectures from concept through flight test for a space-based sensing program. You will help shape engineering culture and own payload systems that go to orbit.

Responsibilities include modeling sensor performance, calibration of flight hardware, authoring Interface Control Documents, and leading small teams from concept through delivery while traveling to test sites and pursuing a U.S.

Qualifications

• BS+ in engineering or a hard science.
• Experience taking systems from concept through test and delivery.
• Strong foundation in optical test methods and physics.
• Experience with radiometry, MTF/PSF, boresight alignment, non-uniformity correction.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Python; familiarity with MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define EO payload system architectures via detailed trade studies.
• Model sensor performance and derive system requirements.
• Calibrate flight hardware (colлиmators, integrating spheres, interferometers, laser trackers, etc.).
• Author Interface Control Documents (electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical).
• Define on-orbit calibration sequences and support real-time operations.
• Lead small engineering teams from concept through delivery.

Skills

Systems engineering

Optical testing

MATLAB

Python

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in engineering or hard science

Tools

MODTRAN

SPIRITS

AFSIM

Zemax

Job description

EVONA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the definition of active EO/IR system architectures from concept through flight test for a space-based sensing program. You will help shape engineering culture and own payload systems that go to orbit.

Responsibilities include modeling sensor performance, calibration of flight hardware, authoring Interface Control Documents, and leading small teams from concept through delivery while traveling to test sites and pursuing a U.S.