Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

About The Position

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we are driven by innovation and fueled by the passion of our employees. We are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and testing of visible and infrared imaging sensor systems for space flight programs in our Strategic & Military Space Division. As a Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer, you will: Develop cutting edge electro-optical sensor systems for military space applications. Perform technical trades, develop requirements, ensure requirements are met, and collaborate with program management to deliver innovative solutions. Lead the design, integration, testing, and delivery of visible and infrared imaging sensor systems for space applications. Drive technical progress and execution of electro-optical sensor systems programs. Develop system requirements and ensure seamless integration of payload systems. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and AI&T engineers, to deliver high-performance electro-optical payloads. This role is unique in its interdisciplinary nature, combining Systems Engineering expertise with specialized knowledge in electro-optical payloads. The selected candidate will be at the forefront of innovation, bridging the gap between engineering disciplines to deliver cutting-edge solutions for space missions. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or advanced 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 relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years of relevant experience and a master’s degree, or 4+ years of relevant experience and a PhD degree
Experience with spaceflight EO\IR instrument development and testing
Strong understanding of optical principles and systems
Experience with visible and infrared imaging detectors (CCD, CMOS, microbolometer, InSb, HgCdTe, etc.)
Experience with radiometric modeling of electro-optical sensor systems in both the visible and the infrared spectrum
Experience leading, organizing, and conducting trade studies, design analyses, and engineering analyses/studies to derive requirements for electro-optical sensor system designs
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, optical, electro-optical, software, and AI&T engineers
Ability to maintain technical relationships with internal and external customers, technical staff, and management
Willingness to participate in technical interchange meetings and reviews
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD 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 design for space applications
Proficiency understanding requirements, flowing down requirements, tracking requirements and verification of requirements
Advanced experience with visible and infrared imagining detectors (CCD, CMOS, microbolometer, InSb, HgCdTe, etc.)
Experience with proposal development and understanding of space environment for spaceflight sensors
Knowledge of risks and risk mitigations for spaceflight sensors

Responsibilities

Develop cutting edge electro-optical sensor systems for military space applications.
Perform technical trades, develop requirements, ensure requirements are met, and collaborate with program management to deliver innovative solutions.
Lead the design, integration, testing, and delivery of visible and infrared imaging sensor systems for space applications.
Drive technical progress and execution of electro-optical sensor systems programs.
Develop system requirements and ensure seamless integration of payload systems.
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and AI&T engineers, to deliver high-performance electro-optical payloads.