Senior Optical Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Level 4: $121,000 - $215,000; level 5: $146,000 - ...
Fully remote
7+ years industry experience in optical engineering
Space-to-space or space-to-ground laser communication
Performance modeling of space-based eo sensors
The Optical Engineering Team provides all optical systems engineering services to Millennium's direct programs, studies, proposals, and Internal Research & Development efforts

Job Summary

  • The Optical Engineering Team provides all optical systems engineering services to Millennium's direct programs, studies, proposals, and Internal Research & Development efforts.
  • Candidates will own mission performance requirements for remote sensing and space-to-space missions while managing interfaces between the optical payload, space vehicle team, and mission data processing team.
  • Millennium Space Systems offers a competitive total rewards package including base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time away from work.

Matching Summary

The Optical Engineering Team provides all optical systems engineering services to Millennium's direct programs, studies, proposals, and Internal Research & Development efforts.

Salary

Level 4: $121,000 - $215,000; Level 5: $146,000 - $260,000; Variable compensation opportunities available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years industry experience in optical engineering
  • Space-to-space or space-to-ground laser communication
  • Performance modeling of space-based EO sensors
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Nice-to-have

  • 10+ years experience with satellite optical instrumentation
  • Ability to train and mentor team members
  • On-orbit experience validating OCT performance
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

Key Requirements

  • US Citizenship required for security clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or physical sciences
  • 7+ years industry experience in optical engineering
  • Eligible for US Secret clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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