Systems Engineer, Space Imaging

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Space Imaging team is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team. The Imaging Space team is responsible for system architecture definition, trade analyses, and modeling/validating system performance for spaceborne EO/IR systems.

In this role, you will define active EO/IR system architectures, perform radiometric performance modeling, and conduct laboratory, ground, and flight testing. You will model atmospheric and environmental effects for land, sea, and air targets, and use analyses to inform system‑level architectural trades. You may also lead small teams of engineers from concept ideation through system definition and development.

• Define system architectures via detailed trade studies and analyses.
• Adapt or derive physics‑based models of sensor system performance and derive requirements.
• Take ownership over the development of prototype sensor systems in a lab environment.
• Support both laboratory‑based and field‑based experiments and demonstrations.
• Engage technically with hardware, software, and mission teams to define, integrate, and deliver high‑performance systems to customers.
• Validate models against laboratory and real‑world data.
• Coordinate and communicate with external and internal stakeholders with varying degrees of technical background.

• Model development and validation in one or more domains relevant to remote sensing.
• Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts, with clearly defined interfaces and requirements.
• Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer.
• Strong laboratory skills (rapid prototyping, design of experiments) and familiarity with opto‑electrical test and measurement equipment.
• Willingness to travel to test sites, as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

• Knowledge of current and next‑generation advanced sensing systems and platforms.
• Active and passive sensing domain experience (e.g., LiDAR, EO/IR, Radar).
• Experience with laser systems, including opto‑mechanical scanning and beam steering techniques.
• Knowledge of electro‑mechanical control systems and their performance requirements and verification methodologies.
• Experience with LiDAR/Radar signal processing techniques, and knowledge of their implementation on real‑time embedded platforms (FPGA, MCU, etc.).
• Experience with signature and/or scenario modeling/software packages (MODTRAN, SPIRITS, AFSIM).
• Space domain experience (architecting sensors for operation in space environments).

US Salary Range: $166,000 – $220,000 USD (inclusive of base salary only; actual offer may vary).

• Healthcare Benefits:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for US roles.
• Healthcare Benefits:
  Full cost of medical insurance premiums covered for UK & AUS roles.
• Healthcare Benefits:
  Annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE roles.
• Income Protection:
  Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees.
• Generous Time Off:
  Competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver and wellness leave available.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support:
  Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, with resources to support planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:
  Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work‑life services (legal and financial support) available.
• Professional Development:
  Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits:
  Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation Assistance:
  Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan (US roles):
  Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• Retirement Savings Plan (UK & IE roles):
  Pension plan with employer match.
• Retirement Savings Plan (AUS roles):
  Superannuation plan.