Optical Payload Systems Engineer – Space Systems (TS/SCI)

ngc; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Optical Payload Systems Engineer to advance space systems through rigorous systems engineering, architecture trades, and performance modeling.

You will define requirements, develop interfaces, and lead payload hardware development for space and ground systems, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge optical sensing, RF, and digital hardware technologies.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in OPIR or electro-optics systems
• Strong background in sensor design and remote sensing
• Experience with RF and digital hardware design and signal processing

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures, conduct trade studies and develop specifications.
• Allocate and validate requirements for payloads and interfaces.
• Lead payload hardware development and integration for space and ground systems.
• Manage subcontractor performance, hardware manufacturing, and system integration.

Skills

OPIR systems

Electro-Optics

Sensor design

Remote sensing

RF hardware

Control systems

Image processing

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Optical Payload Systems Engineer to advance space systems through rigorous systems engineering, architecture trades, and performance modeling.

You will define requirements, develop interfaces, and lead payload hardware development for space and ground systems, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge optical sensing, RF, and digital hardware technologies.