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EVONA lists this Lead Systems Engineer opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We've been engaged by a fast-growing space situational awareness company to find an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the definition of active EO/IR system architectures from concept through flight test. Our client is building sophisticated space-based sensing systems that deliver actionable orbital intelligence.
This is a rare opportunity to join early, help shape engineering culture, and take real ownership over payload systems that go to orbit.
The Role:
Define EO payload system architectures via detailed trade studies
Model sensor performance and derive system requirements
Perform hands‑on radiometric/geometric characterization and calibration of flight hardware (collimators, integrating spheres, interferometers, laser trackers, etc.)
Author Interface Control Documents (electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical)
Define on‑orbit calibration sequences and support real‑time operations
Lead small engineering teams from concept through delivery
What Our Client is Looking For:
BS+ in engineering or a hard science
Proven experience taking systems from concept through test and delivery
Strong foundation in optical test methods, grounded in the underlying physics
Experience with radiometry, MTF/PSF, boresight alignment, non‑uniformity correction, and related payload analyses
Proficiency in MATLAB/Python; familiarity with MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM a plus
Willingness to travel to test sites as needed
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
Bonus Points:
Laser systems / beam‑steering experience
Electro‑mechanical control systems
LiDAR/Radar signal processing on embedded platforms (FPGA/MCU)
Optical modeling in Zemax or Code V
Our client offers a competitive salary, benefits, and equity package, along with the chance to make a lasting mark on a mission‑driven engineering team.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
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