Optical Engineer
Company: Centauri
Location: reston
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
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Centauri is seeking a motivated Optical Engineer to work onsite
with one of our Intelligence Community customers in Reston, VA. A
qualified candidate will have broad experience working in the
development, test, deployment, and operations of Electro-optical
(EO) space situational awareness (SSA) systems.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide SETA support in the acquisition and development of EO
SSA sensor systems
- Assist in drafting acquisition strategy and documentation
- Assess EO SSA sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new
applications for existing systems, as needed
- Perform research on the performance and capabilities of EO SSA
sensors, focusing on target phenomenology detection and
characterization
- Provide input to analysis reports, briefings, in-depth analysis
reports, quick response taskings, and compendium updates
- Produce reports on algorithm development/enhancement, tools,
and data sources
- Analyze data in the application of remote sensing technology to
solve intelligence issues
- Prepare and present briefings and update internal report
tracking metrics for analysis
- Work independently and in a team environment
- May require technical leadership and directing the work of
other staff members
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physics or related
discipline; or equivalent experience; graduate level degrees is
desired.
- Experience and understanding of design, development, and
testing/fielding of electro-optical systems specific to passive
and/or active remote sensing applications
- Experience with government acquisition processes
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Security Requirements: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
CENTAURI BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Immediate vesting in the 401k with a 10% company
contribution
- Up to $7,500, per year for education reimbursement
- 10 holidays which you can float
- Competitive salary, generous sick and vacation time
- Flex-time and vacation sellback Ask me about our Flexible
Monthly Schedule. Its a life changer!
- Stability; Job security long term employment
Centauri is proud recipient of The Washington Post 2020 Top
Workplace
Keywords: Centauri, Reston , Optical Engineer, Other , reston, Virginia
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