Job Description

Job ID 13144

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory, we take pride in and highly value our employees. We are seeking an experienced Radiometric Calibration Engineer/Electro-optical instrument scientist to work in the area of electro-optical sensor calibration on space flight sensor programs. Intermediate and senior level positions are being considered. Entry level may also be considered, with appropriate educational background and demonstrated abilities consistent with General Minimum Requirements provided below.

SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style\xe2\x80\x94every Friday off, every other Friday off, possible work from home days, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account\xe2\x80\x94no matching required!
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with high job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical experience/understanding of passive remote sensing and metrology
• Technical experience/understanding of radiometric calibration principles including: radiometric modeling and prediction, E-O test planning, E-O test procedure writing, E-O test execution, data processing and analysis for derivation of E-O performance parameters, uncertainty analysis and error propagation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• Demonstrated analytical and computer skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills with technical reporting and presentation experience
• Must be a US Citizen

Intermediate Level Additional Qualifications:

• 3 - 10 years of related experience
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Applied Optics, Instrument Physics, or related field
• Interdisciplinary familiarity of electro-optical systems including, optical, electrical, software, thermal and mechanical disciplines
• Experience with data acquisition techniques, software, and instrumentation
• Experience with data analyses and relating results to physical quantities
• Written report and/or 1st author professional paper generation experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience

Senior Level Additional Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related experience
• Intermediate level skills
• Understanding of science objectives/requirements and ability to flow down to instrument and calibration requirements
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff
• Experience with performing technical trade-studies including technical, cost and schedule considerations
• Proposal experience
• Strong mix of technical skills and technical management/leadership experience
• Strong system engineering skills (coordinate and lead engineering teams)
• Ability to work multiple tasks in parallel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Fourier Transform Spectrometers, blackbodies, optical alignment test equipment, theodolites, and optical wavefront interferometers
• Experience with data analysis tools such as IDL, MATLAB and/or python
• Experience using Mathcad
• Experience with operation of vacuum chambers and cryogenics
• Experience with optical analysis tools such as Code V, ZEMAX, OSLO, and/or FRED
• Experience with E-O sensor calibration (planning, testing, analysis, reporting, etc.)

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA\xe2\x80\x99s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense\xe2\x80\x99s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you\xe2\x80\x99ve heard of, and others that you haven\xe2\x80\x99t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet

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