Electro-Optical Engineer
US$95,000 – US$155,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 May 2026
Advertised as “Electro-Optical Engineer II”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$95,000 – US$155,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Imaging Science, Optics, Physics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, model, and analyze imaging systems for space-based payload applications, from concept through fielding
- Develop and maintain end-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