In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.

Responsibilities

The Electro-Optical Sensor Performance Section within the Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department supports passive electro-optical remote sensing payload development and test with design and analysis. Projects range from short-turnaround prototypes through Class A satellites and from pre-proposal phases through on-orbit support. System design concepts are developed and analyzed against mission requirements. In a concurrent engineering environment, systems are evaluated collaboratively from an optical, thermal, and structural perspective to determine on-orbit performance. 
 

Key Functions

• Design, model, and analyze passive electro-optical airborne and space-based remote sensing systems including visible and infrared imaging radiometers and spectral imaging sensors.
• Generate novel remote sensing payload concepts to meet evolving customer requirements.
• Develop and review test setups, procedures and data for integration and alignment of optical systems.
• Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and department management to solve challenging technical problems. 
   

**This position can be filled at the Senior Member of Technical Staff or Engineering Specialist level.**

Qualifications

Required

• Degree from an accredited university in optics, physics, electrical engineering or another related discipline.
• 5+ years of post-degree experience performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree.
• Strong computer programming skills (e.g. data analysis, scripting) in an engineering application environment such as MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, or Mathematica.
• Experience collecting and analyzing interferometric data for optical system alignment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work interactively and effectively with Air Force and government customers, and with contractor personnel.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information TS/SCI SSBI security clearance. 

Required for consideration as an Engineering Specialist (In addition)

• A total of 8+ years of post-degree experience performing optical system design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff.

Preferred  

• Advanced degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering or another related discipline.
• Good analytical skills in passive remote sensing electro-optical system performance evaluation including radiometry, optical design and testing, and sensor performance metrics.
• Experience with opto-mechanical design for implementation and build.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance verification and validation of optical systems.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff.
   

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.