The Aerospace Corporation

Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation$110K — $193K *
US-AnywhereRemote in El Segundo, CA
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in electro-optical sensor modeling and simulation
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, or Fortran for modeling
  • Ability to travel domestically occasionally
  • Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide electro-optical modeling expertise for military missile defense and intelligence
  • Leverage physics-based modeling for new remote sensing concepts and performance assessments
  • Create and validate synthetic imagery for system testing
  • Develop efficient scene generation solutions for sensor system evaluations
  • Collaborate with internal teams and Government personnel on modeling needs
  • Document technical findings in reports and publications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Flexible work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits and matching contributions
  • Education assistance programs and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description

The Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD), within the Sensing and Processing Subdivision (SPS) in MPD,is seeking a Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer to join our team of scientists and engineers engaged in developing the nations next generation of remote sensing systems for Department of Defense and national security customers. The ISDAD team supports all aspects of advanced remote sensing system development: designing and assessing the performance of optics and electro-optical sensor systems, modeling the end-to-end sensing system, developing innovative data processing and computer vision algorithms, and producing simulated data products for new applications.Our work directly influences Government architecture and acquisition decisions as well as the design, acquisition, and fielding of world class sensing capabilities that are crucial for defending our nation.

As an Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer joining ISDAD, you will provide expertise and skills in the modeling and simulation of remote sensing systems, and constellations of such systems, with a specific focus on overhead, persistent, infrared missile warning and tracking systems.

The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at El Segundo

What Youll Be Doing

  • Provide electro-optical modeling expertise for analysis in the areas of Overhead Persistent Infrared Earth background remote sensing for military missile defense, intelligence, commercial and civil applications

  • Leverage physics-based modeling and simulation to support the development of new remote sensing concepts including the development of technical performance requirements and the assessment of proposed designs

  • Create and validate synthetic imagery for remote sensor system testing and evaluation

  • Develop unique, efficient scene generation solutions using existing tools and work with a team to develop new capabilities that support sensor system evaluations under rapid acquisition timelines

  • Collaborate with internal Aerospace program office leads, Government personnel and across the technical community to identify and advise on modeling and simulation needs and opportunities to enhance capabilities

  • Document technical findings in reports, presentations and peer-reviewed publications

What You Need to be Successful 6 Senior MTS

Minimum Requirements:

  • Degreefrom anaccredited university in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another related discipline

  • 5+ years of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation, either in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree

  • Demonstrated experienceusing a common processing language (e.g. MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, Fortran) to implement modeling and simulation analysis

  • Ability to travel domestically occasionally

  • This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Engineering Specialist:

  • 3+ years (for a total of 8+ years) ofexperienceperforming electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation, either in the workforce and/or in the pursuit of an advanced degree

  • Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal teams, Government customers, and contractor personnel

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated technical or project leadership experience

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills relating to the performance of passive remote sensing electro-optical visible and infrared sensors, especially OPIR systems, and including topics such as radiometry, radiative transfer modeling, image chain analysis, target detection, sensor performance metrics, earth-background infrared signatures, and visible and infrared backgrounds.

  • Proficiency in modeling remote sensing engagement scenarios using radiative transport solvers and scene simulation software such as MODTRAN, SSGM, ASSET, DIRSIG, PRA toolkit, or FLITES

  • Operational understanding of remote sensing, radiance transfer, and applied physics

  • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need

  • Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community Customers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$110,400.00 - $193,500.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan 6 Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at The Aerospace Corporation

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Electro Optical Remote Sensing Engineer jobs: