Optical Systems Engineer (Senior, Principal) - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits programs

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer (Senior/Principal) to oversee EO/IR payloads, laser systems, and space-vehicle interfaces. You will model mission phenomenology, develop tests, and coordinate with mission, systems, manufacturing and test teams.

Applicants should have extensive experience with space-based EO sensors, laser comms, and OCTs, plus the ability to obtain a US security clearance and citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 14+ years in optical engineering.
• 3+ years in performance/phenomenology modeling of space EO sensors.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 3 years experience with space-to-space/space-to-ground laser comms.
• 5 years mentoring team members.
• 20+ years in satellite optical instrumentation.
• On-orbit experience with OCTs.
• Ability to develop OCT link budgets.
• Experience with onboard/ground processing of optical data.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mission and unit level requirements for EO/IR sensors and laser systems.
• Design and implement modeling and simulation of optical systems.
• Develop and execute unit and system level tests on ground and on-orbit.
• Manage supplier and partner performance.
• Coordinate complex projects with budget and schedule oversight.
• Support large-scale new business proposals.

Skills

Mentoring

Modeling & Simulation

EO/IR knowledge

Laser communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

Star trackers

Laser range finders

Job description

Optical Systems Engineer (Senior, Principal) - Millennium Space Systems Company:

Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

The Optical Engineering Team provides all optical systems engineering services to Millennium's direct programs, studies, proposals, and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts. They are systems engineers managing interfaces between the space vehicle and Electro-Optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) payloads and laser system/laser communication payloads. The team models mission phenomenology and detection performance of EO/IR and active sensors considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor. They design and develop optical hardware, including star trackers and sensor suites that support autonomous navigation and docking maneuvers. They determine what on-orbit and ground image processing algorithms should be implemented to support mission requirements. They work closely with mission and systems engineering teams, as well as manufacturing and testing teams to lead payload systems efforts end-to-end.

An Optical Systems Engineer possesses a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology (visible to infrared; active and passive). You will oversee optical systems on our programs, ensuring system specifications meet mission needs. You will own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions and or space-to-space missions, and model mission phenomenology and detection performance. You will be the primary interface between the optical payload, space vehicle team, and mission data processing team, managing interfaces between these elements. Successful Optical Systems Engineers have experience with modeling, simulation, analysis, and calibration of optical hardware. This position's internal job code is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 5-6.

• Develop and validate mission and unit level requirements for Electro-optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) sensors, Laser systems (Laser rangefinders and Optical Communications Terminals), and space vehicle interfaces
• Design and implement modeling and simulation of optical systems
• Develop and execute unit and system level tests on the ground and on-orbit to verify performance
• Manage supplier and partner performance
• Manage complex projects by coordinating work statements, setting and tracking budget/schedule, and measuring technical performance
• Support large-scale new business proposals

• Bachelor's Degree 14+ years industry experience in optical engineering (advanced degrees may supplement years of experience)
• Experience with performance/phenomenology/modeling of space-based EO sensors (3 years)
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final US secret clearance Post Start is required

• Experience with space-to-space and/or space-to-ground laser communication (3 years)
• Ability to train and mentor other members of the team (5 years)
• 20+ industry experience working with satellite optical instrumentation, design, and/or operation.
• On-orbit experience in the operation and performance validation of OCTs
• Ability to develop and maintain an OCT link budget
• Experience with design, integration, qualification, and test of satellite optical hardware such as EO/IR payloads, star trackers, laser range finders, etc.
• Experience with onboard and ground processing of optical data to extract mission-related information
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

• competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

• Level 5: $146,800 - $208,000
• Level 6: $174,000 - $248,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be US citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Category = Engineering Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet US export control compliance requirements. To meet US export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes US Citizen, US National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final US Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America).

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law.