Senior Electro-Optical Sensor Systems Engineer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

POC and request an interview: Kory Jenkins

Job ID 14808

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory, we take pride in and highly value our employees. We are seeking an experienced electro-optical sensor systems engineer to work on sensor designs for space flight programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visible and infrared imaging sensors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of visible and infrared imaging sensor systems.

Electro-optical sensor systems engineers are responsible for the architecture, technical trades, risk tracking, requirements tracking, and the technical progress and execution of the electro-optical sensor systems for space flight programs. You must have the ability to understand electro-optical sensor design requirements and work with the team to translate them into a technical solution. You will work with program management to ensure technical requirements and performance are achieved, support interactions with customers, and provide technical support.

Intermediate and senior level positions are being considered. Entry level may also be considered, with appropriate educational background and demonstrated abilities consistent with requirements provided below.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style; every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with high job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

Required Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in a related technical field (e.g., electro-optical systems engineering, optical science, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics)
• 10+ years of electro-optical sensor design experience
  • 10 or more years with a BS
  • 8 or more years with a MS
  • 4 or more years with a PhD
• Strong understanding of optical principles and systems
• Experience with visible and infrared detectors (CCD, CMOS, microbolometer, InSb, HgCdTe, etc.)
• Experience with radiometric/photometric modeling of electro-optical sensor systems in both the visible and the infrared spectrum
• Ability to derive system requirements for electro-optical sensor designs
• Ability to lead, organize, and conducting trade studies, design analyses, and engineering analyses/studies
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, optical, electro-optical, software, and AI&T engineers
• Maintain technical relationships with internal and external customers, technical staff, and management
• Participate in technical interchange meetings and reviews
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to travel
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in a related technical field (e.g., electro-optical systems engineering, optical science, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics)
• In-depth experience with electro-optical sensor design, systems requirements, and subsystems
• Proficiency understanding requirements, flowing down requirements, tracking requirements and verification of requirements
• In-depth experience with visible and infrared detectors (CCD, CMOS, microbolometer, InSb, HgCdTe, etc.)
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, optical, electro-optical, software, and AI&T engineers
• Experience with spaceflight instrument/sensor development and testing
• Experience with proposal development
• Experience with programming in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Understanding of space environment for spaceflight sensors
• Understanding of risks and risk mitigations for spaceflight sensors

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet