Optical Systems Engineer (Senior)

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

Job Summary
An Optical Systems Engineer possesses a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology (visible to infrared). You will own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions and model mission phenomenology and detection performance considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor. You will be the primary interface between the optical payload, space vehicle team, and mission data processing team, managing interfaces between these elements. You will oversee OCT usage on our programs, ensuring system specifications meet mission needs. Successful Optical Systems Engineers have experience with modeling, simulation, analysis, and calibration of optical hardware.

This position's internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate mission and unit level requirements for electro-optical (EO) sensors, OCTs, and space vehicle interfaces
• Lead trade studies and other forms of analysis to predict system performance
• Design and implement system/payload performance modeling and simulation
• Develop and execute unit and system level tests to verify performance
• Manage supplier and partner performance
• Support internal optical product development
• Manage complex projects by coordinating work statements, setting and tracking budget/schedule, and measuring technical performance
• Support large-scale new business proposals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or the physical sciences / computer science
• 7+ years experience in optical engineering
• Experience with performance/phenomenology/modeling of EO sensors
• Experience with optical communication terminals (OCT)
• Ability to train and mentor other members of the team
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in optical engineering, physics, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 10+ experience working with space-related optical instrumentation.
• 10+ years experience in satellite design and/or operation
• Experience with OCTs/laser communication
• Experience with optical hardware such as EO/IR payloads, star trackers, laser range finders, etc.
• Familiarity with the design, development, and qualification of optical hardware
• Experience with mission requirements flow down to low level EO requirements
• Experience in modeling and simulation of satellite systems
• Experience with optical end-to-end testing
• Experience with onboard and ground processing of optical data to extract mission-related information
• Experience managing subcontractors providing optical hardware
• Experience developing rapid design and models to support proposal efforts
• Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities
• Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Please note that the salary inform
ation shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range

• Level 4: $128,350 - $188,750 

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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