Senior Electro-Optical Remote Sensing Engineer

aero

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 110,400 - 193,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness
401(k) Plan
Relocation assistance
Education assistance programs
Flexible spending accounts
Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation's Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD) in MPD seeks an Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer to advance next-generation EO sensing systems for DoD and national security customers. You will model, simulate, and validate infrared sensor systems and constellations, focusing on overhead, persistent, infrared capabilities.

Join a team that develops and analyzes optics, sensors, AI, and data networks, with opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and

Qualifications

  • Degree from accredited university in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years electro-optical sensor modeling and simulation experience.
  • Proficient in MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, or Fortran.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide electro-optical modeling expertise for analysis in Overhead Persistent Infrared sensing for DoD, IC, and civil applications.
  • Use physics-based modeling to develop technical performance requirements and assess proposed designs.
  • Create and validate synthetic imagery for remote sensor testing and evaluation.
  • Develop efficient scene generation solutions and extend capabilities for rapid acquisition timelines.
  • Collaborate with program offices and government personnel to advise on modeling needs.
  • Document findings in reports, presentations, and publications.

Skills

EO modeling
MATLAB
Python
C/C++
Fortran
DoD experience
Security clearance

Education

Optics/Physics/EE degree

Tools

MODTRAN
SSGM
ASSET
DIRSIG
PRA toolkit
FLITES

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation's Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD) in MPD seeks an Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer to advance next-generation EO sensing systems for DoD and national security customers. You will model, simulate, and validate infrared sensor systems and constellations, focusing on overhead, persistent, infrared capabilities.

Join a team that develops and analyzes optics, sensors, AI, and data networks, with opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and

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