True Anomaly

True Anomaly

Electro-Optical Engineer II

Denver, CO · Mid

Work authorization required$95k-$155kDetected 54 days ago
PythonMATLABAlgorithmsBudgetingSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommunicationPublic SpeakingRemote SensingTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • This position will be open until it is successfully filled.
  • True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws.
  • If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

Responsibilities

  • Design, model, and analyze imaging systems for space-based payload applications, from concept through fielding
  • Develop and maintain end-to-end imaging system performance models, including radiometric, signal chain, and image quality analyses
  • Support and execute hardware characterization and metrology activities, including bench-level testing of optical assemblies, detectors, and sensors
  • Author and maintain optical and imaging system specifications, interface requirements, and test plans
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to ensure imaging system requirements are properly flowed down and verified
  • Support design reviews, presenting optical system performance analyses and test results to internal and customer audiences
  • Contribute to the development of ground support equipment and test infrastructure for optical payload characterization
  • Apply programming skills (MATLAB, Python, or equivalent) to develop and maintain analysis tools, data reduction pipelines, and simulation frameworks

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of professional experience in optical systems engineering, imaging system development, or a related technical role
  • Demonstrated experience with optical system modeling, analysis, or characterization
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or a comparable programming language for engineering analysis and data processing
  • Strong fundamentals in optics, radiometry, and imaging physics with the ability to engage credibly across multi-discipline hardware teams
  • Familiarity with stray light analysis, wavefront error budgeting, or optical tolerance analysis tools (e.g., Zemax/OpticStudio, FRED, CODE V)
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field (Master's preferred)

Skills

  • Experience with radiometric budgeting and end-to-end signal chain performance analysis for imaging systems
  • Experience working on space applications, including space-based imaging or remote sensing payloads
  • Hands-on experience with imaging system metrology, including optical bench testing, detector characterization, and image quality measurement
  • Familiarity with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems
  • Experience with image processing algorithms and pipeline development
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

Compensation

  • $95,000 - $155,000
  • Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Benefits

  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Company info

  • True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority.
  • We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
  • True Anomaly is seeking a motivated and technically curious Electro-Optical Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and characterization of advanced imaging and sensing payloads for our spacecraft programs.
  • In this role, you will support optical system development across the full hardware lifecycle - from performance modeling and specification development through bench-level testing and hardware characterization - working alongside experienced engineers on a team that ships hardware to space.
  • You bring solid fundamentals in optics, imaging science, or physics, a hands-on mindset, and the eagerness to grow your skills in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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