Optical Systems Engineer (Senior, Principal) - Millennium Space Systems

Optical Systems Engineer (Senior, Principal) - Millennium Space Systems Company: 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 impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. The Optical Engineering Team provides all optical systems engineering services to Millennium's direct programs, studies, proposals, and Internal Research & Development (IRAD) efforts. They are systems engineers managing interfaces between the space vehicle and Electro-Optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) payloads and laser system/laser communication payloads. The team models mission phenomenology and detection performance of EO/IR and active sensors considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor. They design and develop optical hardware, including star trackers and sensor suites that support autonomous navigation and docking maneuvers. They determine what on-orbit and ground image processing algorithms should be implemented to support mission requirements. They work closely with mission and systems engineering teams, as well as manufacturing and testing teams to lead payload systems efforts end-to-end. An Optical Systems Engineer possesses a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology (visible to infrared; active and passive). You will oversee optical systems on our programs, ensuring system specifications meet mission needs. You will own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions and or space-to-space missions, and model mission phenomenology and detection performance. You will be the primary interface between the optical payload, 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. This position's internal job code is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 5-6. Responsibilities • Develop and validate mission and unit level requirements for Electro-optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) sensors, Laser systems (Laser rangefinders and Optical Communications Terminals), and space vehicle interfaces • Design and implement modeling and simulation of optical systems • 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  • Support large-scale new business proposals Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree • 14+ years industry experience in optical engineering (advanced degrees may supplement years of experience) • Experience with performance/phenomenology/modeling of space-based EO sensors (3 years) • 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   Preferred Qualifications • Experience with space-to-space and/or space-to-ground laser communication (3 years) • Ability to train and mentor other members of the team (5 years) • 20+ industry experience working with satellite optical instrumentation, design, and/or operation. • On-orbit experience in the operation and performance validation of OCTs • Ability to develop