Senior/principal Systems Engineer, Eo/ir Signal Processing - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab

Tucson, AZ, United States
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Python or matlab programming experience
Algorithm design and optimization
Eo/ir sensor performance evaluation
** Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer specializing in EO/IR Signal Processing, located in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in algorithm development, modeling, and simulation, along with an active Secret clearance. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves decomposing high-level customer requirements into EO/IR subsystem requirements to inform hardware and software execution.
  • The team collaborates with researchers on projects related to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to solve mission-critical challenges.
  • Candidates will validate, optimize, and deploy advanced exploitation algorithms while participating in engineering lab environments to test sensor models.

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** Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer specializing in EO/IR Signal Processing, located in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in algorithm development, modeling, and simulation, along with an active Secret clearance. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python or MATLAB programming experience
  • Algorithm design and optimization
  • EO/IR sensor performance evaluation
  • Modeling and simulation expertise
  • Requirements decomposition skills

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning and AI collaboration
  • Zemax or Code V optical tools
  • C++ computer interfacing techniques
  • Briefing results to government customers
  • Leading technical teams in engineering

Key Requirements

  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • 8+ years professional experience for Senior level
  • 12+ years professional experience for Principal level
  • Bachelor's degree in physics or optical sciences

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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