Senior Remote Sensing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•$176,400 - $264,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Integrated Sensor Design and Analysis Department (ISDAD), within the Sensing and Processing Subdivision of the Mission Payloads Division, is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Engineer to help develop next-generation remote sensing systems for Department of Defense and national security customers. The team supports advanced OPIR remote sensing system development through optics and electro-optical sensor performance assessment, end-to-end system modeling, data-processing and computer-vision algorithm development, and simulated data-product creation. Its work informs government architecture and acquisition decisions and supports the design, development, and fielding of sensing capabilities for national defense. The successful candidate will provide expertise in modeling and simulation of remote electro-optical/infrared sensors and sensor constellations, with an emphasis on systems for missile warning and tracking. The position is full-time and on-site at the company’s El Segundo facility. It requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one. The annual grade-based salary range is $176,400–$264,600. Individual compensation depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Benefits include health and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules with telework options, a company-paid and matching 401(k) benefit, flexible spending accounts, variable pay for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional development, and education assistance.

Requirements

Advanced degree from an accredited university in optics, physics, astronomy, imaging science, or a related discipline.
At least 12 years of experience performing electro-optical sensor, system, and/or phenomenology modeling and simulation; experience may be from professional work and/or pursuit of an advanced degree.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills related to passive remote-sensing electro-optical visible and infrared sensor performance, especially OPIR systems, including radiometry, radiative-transfer modeling, image-chain analysis, target detection, sensor-performance metrics, and system architecture.
Demonstrated initiative in developing innovative and creative solutions.
Demonstrated experience using a common processing language, such as MATLAB, Python, IDL, C/C++, or Fortran, to implement modeling and simulation analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal teams, government customers, and contractor personnel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Ability to work full time on-site at the El Segundo facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense customers.
Experience supporting OPIR systems.
Experience leading cross-organizational teams.

Responsibilities

Interface with customers to define signal-processing and detection-performance analysis needs for missile-warning and tracking sensors, constellations, and architectures.
Provide technical consultation and advice to government and contractor personnel in signal processing, tracking, algorithm development, and system performance.
Lead the development and refinement of sensing, scene, and environmental models used to assess OPIR sensor, system, and constellation-level performance.
Participate in long-range planning for ISDAD’s modeling and simulation capabilities.
Coordinate technical contributors’ tasking and deliverables as the senior technical authority, supporting customer schedules and objectives.
Mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance and developing their understanding of remote sensing systems and analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.