True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.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. Design, model, and analyze imaging systems for space-based payload applications, from concept through fielding Develop andmaintainend-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 andmaintainoptical 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 Identifyand track imaging system performance risks,



driving analysis and mitigation efforts in coordination with the broader Payloads team Contribute to the development of ground support equipment and test infrastructure for optical payload characterization Apply programming skills (MATLAB, Python, or equivalent) to develop andmaintainanalysis tools, data reduction pipelines, and simulation frameworks Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optics, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field (Master’spreferred) ~2-4 years of qualified experience in optical systems engineering, imaging system development, or a related technical role ~ Demonstrated experience with optical system modeling, analysis, or characterization ~ Proficiencyin MATLAB, Python, or a comparable programming language for engineering analysis and data processing ~ 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 stray light analysis, wavefront error budgeting, or optical tolerance analysis tools (e.g.,Experience with image processing algorithms and pipeline development Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 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.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. #

📌 Optical Engineering - Contractor (Northumberland County)
🏢 True Anomaly
📍 Northumberland County