Optical Sensor Engineer with Security Clearance

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Sensors(Radar, EO, IR, Hyperspectral, LiDAR)
Antennas
HF sensing and communications
Signal Processing and Algorithm Development
Electronic Warfare(EW) We are looking to grow our team and are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates with strong technical skills in EO and IR sensors with experience related to optical systems, focal plane arrays, physical layer modeling, requirements development, test and image/signal processing. Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and evaluate sensor requirements for both fielded and developmental systems
Foster and develop innovative, transformational solutions to sensing related challenges and capability gaps for both fielded and developmental systems
Utilize commercial optical simulation software packages to model sensor performance
Develop and utilize MATLAB code for sensor design development, test and evaluation, performance modeling
Participate in data collections and conduct experiments
Evaluate technologies, identify risks, and develop alternate solutions
Develop solutions to complex technical challenges in the areas of image/signal processing
Participate in MITRE Labs' presence in peer-reviewed publications, patent submissions, and external conferences/workshops
Support work shaping and proposal development efforts to expand our work program into new areas
Engage in personal career and technical growth as well as the growth of others through mentoring, training, and collaboration Basic Qualifications: BS with at least 5 years of related experience in optical system design evaluation, test and requirements development
Strong MATLAB skills
Experience in using industry standard optical ray tracing software such as Ansys Zemax Optics Studio
Experience performing design engineering and testing for engineering or physics applications
Experience in physical layer modeling and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts simply and concisely, making needed connections, and bridging across domains as appropriate
Proven experience fostering collaboration
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly in technical terms with both engineering staff and senior sponsor leadership
Strong writing and briefing skills
Capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD in electrical engineering, math, or physics
Experience with LiDAR and/or multi/hyper-spectral sensing
Demonstrated experience in defining, building, and enhancing a strong technical work program
Holds a Top Secret/SCI Clearance This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret Work Location Type:
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