Camera Systems Engineer

TL;DR

Camera Systems Engineer (Infrared remote sensing): Own development of visible and thermal infrared camera subsystems, including specifications, interface control documents, vendor management, performance characterization, and failure mode/root cause analysis with an accent on test strategy, environmental qualification (radiation and thermal-vacuum), and subsystem health authority. Focus on defining test requirements and pass/fail criteria, supporting environmental and V&V testing, and collaborating across instrument, spacecraft systems, data science/AI&T, production, and program teams.

Location: Mountain View, CA

Salary: $184,000 - $202,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits

Company

hirify.global develops and operates LEO satellite constellations for mission-critical remote sensing data.

What you will do

• Own development of visible and thermal infrared camera subsystems: generate technical specifications and ICDs, manage vendors, characterize performance, and perform failure mode and root cause analysis.
• Define camera test requirements, pass/fail criteria, and test strategies in partnership with hardware and test engineering teams.
• Define parameters for environmental qualification campaigns, including radiation testing and thermal environmental stress screening (ESS), and review test data as the technical authority on subsystem health.
• Support subsystem and instrument-level testing, including vibration, thermal-vacuum (TVAC), and system characterization/V&V.
• Improve instrument development best practices, processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with instrument and spacecraft systems engineers, data scientists, AI&T, production teams, and program managers.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with demonstrated experience in imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments.
• Software skills in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C++).
• Experience with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment.
• Experience with root cause analysis using data analysis and testing.
• Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation for optical component and camera system performance.

Nice to have

• Exposure to design and analysis of optical components and systems.
• Experience with risk management (risk tracking and mitigation plan development/implementation).
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity compensation plus medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Employee development program.
• Mission-driven, diverse, and dynamic workplace with equal employment opportunity.

Hiring process

• Compensation is finalized based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location assessed during the interview process.
• Application review includes evaluation of fit for infrared camera subsystem development and testing experience.