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York Space Systems LLC · 20 hours ago

Electro-Optical Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

York Space Systems is an innovative aerospace company focused on improving spacecraft affordability and reliability. They are seeking Electro-Optical Engineers to work on optical link budgets, system performance, and cross-vendor interoperability, contributing to the full EO system lifecycle from proposal to on-orbit commissioning.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Shape how the organization implements and enables EO links and payloads

Act as an organization-wide resource for optical physics expertise

Ensure that EO products meet requirements and the mission

Create optical communications link budgets and analyze EO sensor performance

Support AIT through non-conformance disposition, as-run review, and master test procedure/plan reviews

Support cross-vendor interoperability assessments and troubleshooting

Support of on-orbit EO payload anomaly resolution & commissioning activities

Support vendor milestone reviews & non-conformance disposition

Support major milestone reviews such as PDR, CDR, etc

Advise, shape, and implement free-space EO payload test strategies

Understand & promote EO payload & fiber optic cable best-handling practices

Will require some travel to support testing and launch

Qualification

Optical EngineeringElectro-Optical SystemsOptical PhysicsPythonFiber-Optic SystemsLaser SafetyCommunication TheoryOptical Test EquipmentTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field

2+ years of experience for EO Engineer II

6+ years of experience for EO Engineer Senior II

Prior experience with development and test of precision electro-optical systems

A basic understanding of the components that enable a free-space laser system

Proficient understanding of fiber-coupled and free-space optical physics

A basic understanding of laser safety methods and criteria

Familiarity with common Optical test equipment (Scopes, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.)

Ability to script using Python and work with version control systems (Git)

Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment

Must have, or a willingness to obtain, a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred

Active DoD Security Clearance

Master's Degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field

Prior experience in the design, integration, and/or testing of EO payloads (e.g. IR, optical comm) for space applications

Knowledge of basic communication theory principles

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

401K

Company

York Space Systems LLC

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide.

Founded in 2012

Denver, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees