Electro Optical Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD! The Advanced Sensor Engineering Department (ASED) is a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and scientists actively engaged in supporting current and future generations of remote sensing systems of national importance. ASED covers a wide range of focus areas largely based around EO/IR collection capabilities. While members of ASED have a core competency area, they are all willing to work, learn, and engage in methodologies and efforts outside of this core competency to support a wide range of efforts and activities. This includes modeling system performance, exploring new phenomenologies, developing proof of concept and/or prototype systems, providing assessments of EO/IR sensor components and systems, and developing algorithms and techniques for the analysis and processing of remote sensing data. All this is supported and accomplished through modeling, simulation, and laboratory capabilities. The selected candidate will be required to work full time on-site at our facility at Chantilly, VA

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Imaging Science, Remote Sensing, Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, or another related discipline
Familiarity with software such as DIRSIG and MODTRAN for generating synthetic data for EO/IR systems
Experience with relevant synthetic image generation techniques such as 3D scene construction, image simulation, and/or verification of synthetic data sets
Prior exposure to programming environments and languages such as Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Eight or more years of experience working with EO/IR system analysis, assessment, modeling, data processing, and exploitation
Proficiency for developing flexible analysis, modeling, and testing capabilities
Expertise generating and/or using synthetic imagery for studies, system design, and performance assessments

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in Physics, Astronomy, Remote Sensing, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Imaging Science, Optical Engineering, or another related discipline
Proficiency using DIRSIG for the generation of synthetic EO/IR imagery
Understanding of radiometric calibration methodologies as applied to space based systems
Demonstrated abilities in the end-to-end analysis and verification of synthetic and real EO/IR datasets
Understanding of focal plane technologies including characterization, calibration, modeling, and how these are modeled into a synthetic image chain
Experience collecting, analyzing, and applying data with standard radiometric measurement equipment including spectrometers, power meters, and/or other relevant tools for use in synthetic imagery generation and assessments
Prior experience implementing scripted pipelines for automation of processing pipelines
Demonstrated ability to apply laboratory measurements and results to modeling and assessment of EO/IR systems
Current TS/SCI

Responsibilities

Supporting the design, development, and characterization of EO/IR collection capabilities through the use of DIRSIG, MODTRAN, and other modeling software to generate synthetic imagery
Leveraging laboratory capabilities to support the system performance assessments
Implementing, developing, generating, and/or assessing image processing and data analysis techniques for both synthetic and real sensor based EO/IR data sets
Utilizing ASED lab capabilities in support of assessing and developing EO/IR systems and related phenomenologies
Working with a team of junior and senior staff with a diverse knowledgebase across Aerospace and multiple customers on technical studies as both contributor and leader

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — 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