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Electro-Optical Engineer II

True Anomaly · Denver, CO

Posted about 3 months ago · $95,000 - $155,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
high
179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
Hiring momentum
220 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.

About this role

As an Electro-Optical Engineer II at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and characterizing advanced imaging and sensing payloads for spacecraft. Your role involves developing performance models, conducting hardware testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system requirements are met. You will also engage in risk management and contribute to the development of test infrastructure for optical payloads.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Imaging Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field
  • 2-4 years of professional experience in optical systems engineering or imaging system development
  • Demonstrated experience with optical system modeling, analysis, or characterization
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or a comparable programming language
  • Strong fundamentals in optics, radiometry, and imaging physics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with radiometric budgeting and end-to-end signal chain performance analysis
  • Experience working on space applications, including space-based imaging or remote sensing payloads
  • Hands-on experience with imaging system metrology
  • Familiarity with stray light analysis and optical tolerance analysis tools
  • Familiarity with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems

What you get

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees
  • Accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Sick Leave

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is $95,000 - $155,000, which may vary based on experience and other factors
  • Position requires onsite work in Centennial, CO
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to ITAR regulations

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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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