Electro-optical Instrument Systems Engineer | Space Dynamics Laboratory

Feb. 14, 2023

Location: North Logan, UT
US Citizens Only
POC and to request an interview – Kory Jenkins (kory.jenkins@sdl.usu.edu)

 

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), a University Affiliated Research Center, has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge NASA, DoD and intelligence programs for almost six decades. Our expertise is in space and airborne IR, VIS, UV, and RF instruments, sensors, small satellite technologies, test and calibration, cybersecurity, data visualization and assurance, and ground stations.

SDL is seeking experienced and organized electro-optical instrument systems engineers for exciting relevant NASA science projects. The EO instrument systems engineers are responsible for the architecture, technical trades, risk tracking, requirements tracking, and the technical progress and execution of the EO instrument program. They must have the ability to understand the science driven requirements and work with the team to translate into a technical solution, work with program management to ensure technical requirements and performance are achieved, support interactions with customers, and provide technical support to related proposal efforts.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in a related technical field (e.g., systems engineering, optical science, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering)
  • Formal systems engineering training/classes; or advanced degree(s) in a related field; or 2+ years of relevant EO instrument systems engineering
  • Familiarity with EO instruments and subsystems design
  • Familiarity with detectors
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to present clearly and succinctly to customers
  • Proficiency understanding requirements, flowing down requirements, tracking requirements and verification of requirements
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Must be able to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree in a related technical field (e.g., systems engineering, optical science, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering)
  • 7+ years of relevant EO instrument systems engineering
  • In-depth familiarity with EO instruments, systems requirements and subsystems
  • Experience with proposal development for NASA opportunities
  • Experience with space instrument/sensor development and testing
  • Understanding of space environment
  • Understanding of risks and risk mitigations for spaceflight instruments