Senior Detector & Instrument Engineer - Space Optics

Columbus Technologies and Services; Greenbelt (MD); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Columbus Technologies & Services at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center seeks a Senior Detector/Instrument Engineer to advance cutting-edge detector technology. You will conduct electro-optical testing and characterization of near-infrared and visible detectors for internal projects.

The role covers designing cryogenic test systems, operating low-temperature facilities, and collaborating with mechanical, thermal, optical, and software engineers to deliver robust detector solutions.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field; MS/PhD preferred.
• 5+ years in low-temperature or Near-IR detector testing and analysis.
• Experience with electro-optical test equipment for detector characterization (NIR/Visible).
• Experience with cryogenic/high-vacuum test equipment from 40K to 80K.
• Proficient lab electronics: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power supplies.
• Ability to write Python, LabVIEW, or C/C++ scripts to automate tests.
• Proficient data analysis using NumPy/SciPy/Matlab for big datasets.
• Strong technical writing and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and instrument cryogenic test systems for Near-Infrared and Visible detectors.
• Operate and maintain low-temperature detector test facilities.
• Develop automated test scripts for data acquisition, temperature control, and vacuum system management.
• Troubleshoot complex electro-optical test system issues and implement robust solutions.
• Document test procedures, SOPs, and test results according to industry and flight-project standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, optical, and software engineers) in test design and integration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the Detector Characterization Lab.

Conhecimentos

Cryogenic testing

Low-temperature testing

Python

LabVIEW

C/C++

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Ferramentas

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

Precision power supplies

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Columbus Technologies & Services at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center seeks a Senior Detector/Instrument Engineer to advance cutting-edge detector technology. You will conduct electro-optical testing and characterization of near-infrared and visible detectors for internal projects.

The role covers designing cryogenic test systems, operating low-temperature facilities, and collaborating with mechanical, thermal, optical, and software engineers to deliver robust detector solutions.