Space EO/IR Payload Optical Scientist & Algorithms

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an Optical Scientist in Acton, MA to support Space EO/IR payload efforts within the Optical Sensor System Group. The role develops optical analyses, radiometry, and tracking algorithms for space payload programs and IRAD across development phases.

You will work with senior scientists and optical engineers to design content, review results, and ensure integration with systems engineering and customer requirements, focusing on high-performance

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with progressively complex scientific experience as indicated in the job posting.
• Experience leading the design, performance analysis, assembly, test, and operation of EO/IR space payloads.
• Experience with real-time capture and image processing for electro-optical imaging systems.
• Ability to present results and communicate with customers and senior management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply electro-optical and infrared knowledge to develop models and analyses for optical system performance.
• Produce models to evaluate the performance of algorithms related to optical systems, including tracking and detection.
• Support payload concept development, system architecture development, system and subsystem requirements development, systems analysis and trade studies, and systems modeling and simulation.
• Work with other senior scientists and optical engineers to develop design content and review work by others.

Skills

EO/IR space payloads experience

optical modeling

real-time image processing

communication with customers & mgmt

security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in a scientific/technical field

Tools

Optical analysis tools

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an Optical Scientist in Acton, MA to support Space EO/IR payload efforts within the Optical Sensor System Group. The role develops optical analyses, radiometry, and tracking algorithms for space payload programs and IRAD across development phases.

You will work with senior scientists and optical engineers to design content, review results, and ensure integration with systems engineering and customer requirements, focusing on high-performance