WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Guide/author data collection and analysis software Collaborate closely with firmware development, electronics interface control, and optical teams Use excellent investigative and trouble-shooting skills to assess issues and develop resolutions in the lab and in the field Communicate effectively with project management, customers, and team members across disciplines Attend technical interchange meetings with team members and other project personnel, and represent the organization in matters pertaining to the development of projects Provide status on assigned tasks and program schedules Review documents and resolve technical engineering and integration issues Manage time and resources in order to meet assigned deadlines Develop detection and calibration algorithms for optical systems throughout their product lifecycle Simulate all parts of the electro-optical payloads: radiometric, detector, optical prescriptions Be a self-starter who takes initiatives, identifies problems and presents solutions YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR OPTICAL ENGINEER II: Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 8+ years of experience in optical systems development, performance modeling, and data analysis Hands-on experience with optical alignment, metrology, interferometry, and imaging-system characterization Hands-on expertise with electro-optical systems, imaging systems, light sources, and/or military/space payloads Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of MATLAB, python, Zemax (or similar software), FRED YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A PRINCIPAL OPTICAL ENGINEER: Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 12+ years of experience in optical systems development, performance modeling, and data analysis Hands-on experience with optical alignment, metrology, interferometry, and imaging-system characterization Hands-on expertise with electro-optical systems, imaging systems, light sources, and/or military/space payloads Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of MATLAB, python, Zemax (or similar software), FRED THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field. Experience with EO/IR payloads, infrared focal planes, or space-based sensor systems Experience with stray light design and analysis for visible and infrared systems Experience writing alignment procedures, test scripts, and verification plans Experience with automated test equipment or optical STE Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing Must be physically able to commute to buildings Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as required to support test campaigns, supplier oversight, and program needs WHAT TO EXPECT We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task.