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 Millenniums 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 overseeoptical systemson 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 positions internal job code is Electrophysics Engr/Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for aLevel 3.

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

• Bachelors Degree in engineering physical sciences or computer science and 5 or more years related work experience; masters degree and 3 or more years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of technical education

• Experience with space-to-space and/or space-to-ground laser communication

• Experience with performance/phenomenology/modeling of space-based EO sensors

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US GovernmentrequiresUS Citizenship.An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 industry experience working with satellite optical instrumentation design and/or operation.

• Ability to train and mentor other members of the team

• On-orbit experience in the operation and performance validation of OCTs

• Ability to develop and maintain an OCT link budget

• Experience with design integration qualification and test of satellite optical hardware such as EO/IR payloads star trackers laser range finders etc.

• Experience with onboard and ground processing of optical data to extract mission-related information

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Level 3: $99000- $177000

Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.