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Job Description
Job Description:
The Advanced Electro-Optical and Mission Systems Department is currently in need for an Electro-Optical Signal Processing Systems Engineer with hardware hands-on experience and Performance Analysis, Algorithms, Control Systems, and Optical Signal Processing capabilities. The systems engineer will lead a design team building Electro-Optical systems including imagers, passive/active EO tracking, LIDAR, and directed energy systems. The systems engineer will be responsible for performing trade studies, design, performance analysis, modeling, integration, and test in the support of the development and build of advanced electro-optical systems. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with very strong problem solving skills and also have demonstrated capability in design, integration and test of complex engineering systems.
Main tasks will be:
* Image/Signal processing and data analysis
* Computer modeling and simulation of sensor physics, optics, phenomenology, and radiometry
* Development of Line-of-Sight stabilization, control systems, detection and tracking algorithms
* EO/IR system and algorithm performance analysis
* Technical presentations to both internal and external customers
Required Skills:
The systems engineer needs to have a strong background with optical signal processing and EO systems.
* Minimum 6 years of engineering experience with at least 8 years working on design, build or testing of EO systems or EO platforms
* Knowledge in image & signal processing theory and practice
* Knowledge of and experience with HW integration for electro-optical systems
* Prior leadership experience managing systems engineering tasks or multi-disciplined teams
* Experience with analytics, Matlab/Simulink and C/C++ programming
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrated problem solving, organization, coordination, and planning skills
* Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of the organization
* U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security Clearance on Day One of start date.
* Ability to access US only data systems
Desired Skills:
* Experience in the area of IR sensors, tracking, detection, optical signal processing, calibration, and radiometric sensitivity modeling
* Knowledge in estimation theory and numerical methods along with some practical experience in these areas
* Experience in vehicle guidance, navigation and control
* Experience with parallel processing and CUDA programming
* EO/IR or Laser domain knowledge
* Technical experience in opto-mechanical engineering, control systems, embedded computing, or electronics
* Experience in numerical modeling and simulation, and performing analysis using MATLAB, C++, Python, or similar language
* Knowledge and experience with LabVIEW, dSpace, or FPGA programming
* Current/Active DoD Secret and/or SSBI Clearance
Required Education:
Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) in ME, EE, AE, Math, Physics, Optics, or related technical field; advanced degree(s) preferred
Desired Education:
Master's of Science (M.S.) or PhD in ME, EE, AE, Math, Physics, Optics or related technical field
This position requires a U.S. person or the ability to obtain an Export Authorization from the appropriate government agency for non-U.S. persons. 132934BR 132934 Business Unit Profile
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) builds radars and other sensors for aircraft, spacecraft and ships. The business also provides communications and electronic warfare solutions and performs research in areas ranging from linguistics to quantum computing. SAS is headquartered in McKinney, Texas USA. As a global business, our leaders must have the ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world -- in the marketplace and the workplace. We strive to hire people who reflect our communities and embrace diversity and inclusion to advance our culture, develop our employees, and grow our business.
Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter.
Relocation Eligible
Yes
Clearance Type
Secret - Current
Expertise
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Technology
General Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Integration & Test Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Optics/Optical Engineering
Physics
Software Engineering
Systems Engineering
Technical
Test Engineering
Type Of Job
Full Time
Work Location
CA - El Segundo
Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
About Raytheon
Raytheon is a global company that specializes in defense and other government markets.