Spacecraft Imagery Systems Engineer

• Contribute to the specification, design, and development of high-resolution camera systems, sensors, and imaging payloads for spacecraft applications including star trackers, navigation cameras, external and internal spacecraft cameras, and scientific instruments.
• Collaborate with avionics, software, electrical, mechanical, and human factors engineering teams to integrate imaging systems into spacecraft architectures, ensuring compatibility with power, data, and structural constraints.
• Plan and execute rigorous testing protocols (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, radiation) to ensure imaging systems perform reliably in space environments.
• Create detailed technical documentation including requirements, design specifications, and test plans, adhering to NASA standards.
• Work closely with mission planners, payload scientists, and systems engineers to align imaging systems with mission objectives, such as planetary observation or orbital navigation

• 2+ years of experience designing, developing, or integrating camera systems, imaging sensors, or vision systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders in all roles and levels of the organization.
• Direct experience with camera hardware (e.g., CMOS/CCD sensors, lenses, etc.) and/or digital camera imaging pipelines.

• Experience with camera systems for harsh environments (e.g., automotive exterior cameras, aviation imaging systems, or industrial hazardous area imaging).
• Familiarity with spacecraft camera interfaces, such as GigE, USB, MIPI, etc.
• Knowledge of radiation effects on imaging sensors and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with embedded systems or real-time software for imaging applications.
• Understanding of space mission requirements or standards (e.g., MIL-STD, NASA-STD).

METECS