Optical Engineering - Design/Analysis

Optical Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems $99K - $215K
Optical Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impacttoglobal security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. The Optics Team are the subject matter experts relating to all optical systems at Millennium and spanning systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and hardware design/test. They support mission engineering related to the use of optical communications terminals (OCT), optical payloads, star trackers, laser range finders (LRF), etc. They are systems engineers managing critical interfaces to optical systems. Members of the team modelmission phenomenology and detection performance of EO/IR and optical communications payloads considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor, as well as support development of mission data processing algorithms. They work closely with manufacturing, providing optical ground support equipment (GSE), software tools, and test support.
Millennium is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer with a strong background in spaceborne laser technology. You will oversee all space laser applications on our programs, ensuring system specifications meet mission needs. You will own mission performance requirements for optical communication terminals, laser rangefinders, LIDAR systems, etc. You will be the primary interface between the optical hardware, space vehicle team, and mission data processing team, managing interfaces between these elements. Successful Optical Systems Engineers have experience with modeling, simulation, analysis, and calibration of optical hardware.
Our team is currently hiring for a Level 3-4.
Develop and validate mission and unit level requirements for spaceborne laser technology
Develop and execute unit and system level tests on the ground and on-orbit to verify performance
Manage supplier and partner performance
Manage complex projects by coordinating work statements, setting and tracking budget/schedule, and measuring technical performance
Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physical sciences or computer science and 5 or more years' related work experience; master's degree and 3 or more years' of related work experience; Level 4: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physical sciences or computer science and 9 or more years' related work experience; master's degree and 7 or more years' of related work experience; Experience with performance/phenomenology/modeling of space-based laser systems, including rangefinders and LIDAR systems
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required
10+ years of industry experience working with satellite optical instrumentation, design, and/or operation.
On-orbit experience in the operation and performance validation of spaceborne laser systems
Broad understanding of different laser physics (e.g. fiber laser, semiconductor laser, diode pumped solid state laser, distributed feed back laser, CW vs pulsed laser, visible to SWIR wavelength, etc), their operating principles, their constructions, and/or applications to OCT, LRF, LIDAR.
Perform analysis of alternatives
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Level 3: $99,000- $177,000
This position is located at a facility that requires special access. S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. Language Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Citizen, U.National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Security Clearance:
Security Clearance for which the U.An interim and/or final U.Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post‑Start is required.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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