Senior Instrument Systems Engineer

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Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • B.S. M.S. or Ph.D. in an engineering field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in a multi-disciplinary environment with imaging systems infrared remote sensing instruments and spacecraft exposure
  • Software skills in one or more languages such as Python or Julia
  • Experience with root cause analysis data analysis and testing
  • Experience performing data analysis post-processing and test report generation
  • Excellent communication presentation and organization skills
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance required active clearance strongly preferred

Nice to have

  • Self-motivated
  • Versatile
  • Fast-paced mindset
  • Strong communicator
  • Highly organized

Day to day

  • Lead instrument architecture trades and define concept of operations for infrared remote sensing instruments
  • Own radiometric models and throughput budgets while decomposing requirements and planning verification and validation
  • Develop and manage technical budgets and interface control documents to support modular instrument design and AI&T activities
  • Collaborate across subsystem, spacecraft, AI&T, production, and program teams to resolve issues and support on-orbit operations