• Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; twelve or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, ten or more years experience with a Masters degree, and seven or more with a PhD. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education • Experience leading the design, performance analysis, assembly, test, and operation of EO/IR space payloads. • Experience with real-time capture and image processing associated with electro-optical imaging systems • Knowledge of optical analysis tools and the ability to model complex systems • Able to present results and communicate with customers and senior management • Ability to Obtain and maintain a Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance.