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Optical Systems Engineer
Define and deliver a vision for next-generation on-orbit imaging technologies.
Westminster, Colorado, United States
Senior
4 days ago
Maxar Technologies
Integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence capabilities that make global change visible, information actionable and space accessible.
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✨ About The Role
- The Optical Systems Engineer will provide technical support during the development of electro-optical instruments for imaging satellites.
- Responsibilities include performing analyses to support internal system and mission trades, such as aperture and altitude considerations.
- The engineer will review contractor design implementations to ensure compliance with Maxar Intelligence specifications.
- Evaluating the performance of optical designs through simulations and calculations will be a key part of the role.
- The engineer will also support the Satellite Operations group with commissioning activities, including on-orbit data analysis and image quality assessment.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in systems engineering and optics.
- A successful applicant will possess skills in image quality metrics and have demonstrated experience with focal plane technologies.
- The candidate should be proficient in optical design and analysis software, as well as programming languages such as MATLAB and Python.
- Experience in electro-optical testing and analysis approaches is essential for this role.
- The individual should have a solid understanding of optical alignment, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
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Integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence capabilities that make global change visible, information actionable and space accessible.