Optical Engineer

Astrion•Mountain View, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking an Optical Engineer, with either an active TS-SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain a TS-SCI clearance, to support our customer at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) in Moffett Field, CA. The individual will have experience working multiple projects and development of Space Mission Concepts and Small Spacecraft Technologies specific to hyperspectral remote sensing. The primary duties and responsibilities will be to support the development of mission concepts, technical analyses, proposals, and project pre-formulation within the Mission Design Center at NASA Ames Research Center. The individual will be required to support the development of multiple mission concepts for Science and Technology Demonstrations. They will be working within multi-disciplinary teams with expertise across science, engineering, technology, communications, and management. This position will lead the design of hyperspectral imaging systems and spectrometers for remote sensing on new missions concepts being developed out of the Mission Design Center. The role involves conceptual mission design for small spacecraft, payloads, and technologies, initiating and implementing procedures and processes for concept development, capture, and analysis, and effectively communicating with both stakeholders and concept team members. Concurrent systems engineering tool development is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in an Engineering Field
BEng, BS or similar degree in a technical field
In-depth familiarity with Optical Engineering
Experience as a technical lead with system-level responsibilities
Knowledge of NASA systems engineering processes and requirements
Familiar with Space Mission Concepts and Small Spacecraft
Experience with project pre-formulation and proposal development
Deep understanding of Science and/or Technology Demonstration missions
Prior familiarity with software and concurrent engineering tool development
Clear and concise interpersonal communication
Possess strong critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills
Demonstrate a strong technical aptitude for opto-mechanical instruments
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, propulsion, flight dynamics, RF communications, and systems engineering
Ability to present information clearly to a diverse audience (science, engineering, management, costs, scheduling)
Work collaboratively with mission interdisciplinary team members from various fields and backgrounds
Possess an ability to work in a dynamic, team-based environment with mission-critical deadlines and deliverables
Ability to develop work and task plans with limited guidance
Effective time management for multiple concurrent studies and mission concepts
Posess an exceptional drive for mission success and a desire to support mission success through all tasks assigned
Ability to obtain a TS-SCI clearance or have an active TS-SCI.

Nice To Haves

US Citizen ONLY
active TS-SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain a TS-SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Ability to understand project needs, goals and objectives and translate them into requirements and a technical solution
Develop Mission Concepts for payload systems and subsystems
Support mission design and analysis efforts with industry and research partners
Perform Instrument design for new concept developments
Support Opto-mechanical engineering and perform trade studies and analyses as required
Proposal development, writing, analysis and review
Technical leadership of study team members
Lead design of hyperspectral imaging systems and spectrometers for remote sensing on new missions concepts being developed out of the Mission Design Center.
Conceptual Mission Design for Small Spacecraft, Payloads, and Technologies
Initiate and implement procedures and processes for concept development, capture, and analysis
Effectively communicate with both stakeholders and the concept team members
Concurrent Systems Engineering Tool Development