EO Signal Image Processing Engineer - 2

Description

The company builds systems that have been at the front of aerospace and defense work for decades, and this role sits in its Space Systems business, supporting the Launch Vehicles unit in Chandler, Arizona.

You will join the electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) modeling, algorithm and simulation group, which supports the Seeker Integrated Product Team. Working under senior team members, you will help develop and validate models, image processing algorithms and simulation tools.

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required to start. Travel is 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Help build and apply physics-based models of EO/IR seeker hardware for simulations used in performance analysis and test support.
• Help implement and test image and signal processing algorithms inside simulation frameworks.
• Take part in modeling and algorithm projects so they meet program schedules.
• Maintain and change analysis tools written in C/C++, Python and MATLAB, running on both HPC systems and lab setups.
• Work with systems, software, firmware and hardware team members on modeling and simulation tasks and on requirements and verification activities.
• Support lab and test work, compare model predictions against test data, and update models when needed.
• Prepare and present technical findings to internal teams, including at design and readiness reviews.
• Follow coding, documentation and configuration management standards and best practices, and help improve them over time.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, math or a related field from an accredited university, plus 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree.
• An active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at the time you apply, current and within scope.
• Experience with image or signal processing and with implementing algorithms in C, C++, MATLAB or Python. Internships or coursework count.
• A basic understanding of EO/IR modeling and some exposure to validating models against hardware.
• Knowledge of optical systems and the basics of EO/IR imaging.
• Familiarity with running simulations on high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
• You can work independently on assigned tasks and explain technical results to teammates.
• Preferred: a master's degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, math or a related field.
• Preferred: an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at the time you apply, current and within scope.
• Preferred: experience on a team supporting missile, hypersonic or other high-reliability systems.
• Preferred: exposure to defense or aerospace development standards or programs.
• Preferred: familiarity with hardware and software integration and with real-time or physics-based systems modeling.
• Preferred: coursework or projects in C/C++, MATLAB and Python, and work in Linux environments.
• Preferred: experience with configuration management tools and industry-standard coding practices.

Conditions

Based in Chandler, Arizona.

Relocation assistance may be available.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is 10% of the time.

The base salary range is $82,700.00 to $130,800.00. Final pay depends on scope of the role, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal opportunity applies to all candidates.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.