Houghton/Keweenaw

Signature Research seeks an experienced Image Scientist to join our team in Calumet, Michigan. If you appreciate unique technology, solving highly technical problems, and enjoy working with ambitious clients and smart teammates on exciting projects, we want to hear from you!

The Image Scientist supports and develops Department of Defense (DoD) programs in the evaluation of weapon system survivability, operational analysis, and future ISR (Intelligence, Search and Reconnaissance) focal areas.

CHARACTERISTICS WE SEEK IN THE IMAGE SCIENTIST.

• You are hands on. We expect employees to continually improve and support a vision that leads to long-term success of team environments. Technical employees will need to acquire in-depth domain knowledge about every aspect of our capabilities, and to us, the best way to acquire this knowledge is by rolling up your sleeves to solve problems alongside your team.
• You are a role model for our core values and can lead by example, setting expectations, context and provide technical coaching for teammates new to your area of expertise.
• You are comfortable with owning project goals. You actively support key components and initiatives, encourage an environment that provides creative solutions to solve problems along the way to meet project timelines and deliverables. Our team shares a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• You contribute to a high performing team culture that attracts talent and continuously strives to improve team morale.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS. Starting salary of $85,000 – $120,000 annually based on your knowledge and experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefit package and flexible work schedule.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS OUR IMAGE SCIENTIST.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, required; Master’s Degree a bonus.
• 5 years’ hands-on experience with modeling components of the image path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties for the following imaging systems: electrical-optical, radar, lidar, hyperspectral and/or multispectral.
• Ability to support image chain analysis to include sensor modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel data.
• Ability to understand and apply image quality standards (e.g. NIIRS), scales, metrics and image quality equations.
• Capable of supporting product evaluations, quality studies, new product initializations, or product algorithm assessments.
• Ability to understand the performance of an imaging system in terms of the interaction of the various system components for the purpose of system design impacts or optimizing parameter settings.
• Possess (or have the ability to apply and qualify for) an active security clearance.
• Ability to travel, on occasion, (10%-20%) to various locations in the United States.
• Willingness to relocate to Michigan’s pristine Upper Peninsula (Houghton/Keweenaw area).

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

ABOUT THE COMPANY. Signature Research is a small, high-tech business with offices currently in Calumet, Michigan and Navarre, Florida. We specialize in multi-spectral target and background signature data collection, analysis, modeling and simulation, software development, and operational analysis. Signature Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Orbion Space Technology seeks experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join our exciting and innovative team in Houghton, Michigan.  Leverage your manufacturing experience to make game-changing contributions to Orbion’s production line dedicated to building space propulsion systems.  Previous experience with building flight hardware is preferred.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS. $75,000 – $120,000 starting annual salary based on your knowledge and experience. In addition to the thrill of making monumental changes to the aerospace industry, employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days), contribution matching retirement plan, and employee stock ownership. Relocation assistance available.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER.

• Work alongside Orbion’s world-class power electronics team to direct and execute manufacturing of the Aurora electric propulsion system components.
• Define and optimize manufacturing strategies to support Orbion’s automated mass-production activities (currently patent pending).
• Direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary manufacturing engineering efforts internally at Orbion, externally with Orbion’s strategic partners, and with multiple suppliers to meet Aurora system requirements.
• Create/execute engineering work instructions and mentor less-experienced engineers.
• Create and interpret engineering drawings.

A CAREER OPPORTUNITY.

We are looking for professionals with keen industry knowledge and experience. Strong candidates for this position possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a directly related degree required; Master’s degree a bonus.
• 5 years’ experience with manufacturing in aerospace or medical industries.
• Previous experience with manufacturing aerospace hardware is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing flight systems including establishing processes and tooling for piece-part fabrication, component manufacturing, supplier controls for assembly, cleanliness, inspections, and transportation is preferred.
• An ability to collaborate in a team setting as well be an active individual contributor.
• Willingness to travel on occasion (10-15%).

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

We look forward to learning more about you!

ABOUT US. Learn more about our company, people and projects at orbionspace.com.

Orbion Space Technology seeks a well-rounded engineer to join our team as a Project Engineer in Houghton, Michigan.  The ideal candidate is able to lead and execute projects dedicated toward mass production of spacecraft hardware, is self-motivated, and is driven by a fast-paced, exciting, and collaborative work environment. Previous experience with aerospace production activities is desired.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS. $60,000 – $90,000 starting annual salary based on your knowledge and experience. In addition to the thrill of making monumental changes to the aerospace industry, employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days), contribution matching retirement plan, and employee stock ownership. Relocation assistance available.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT ENGINEER.

• Perform project engineering and team leadership efforts by leveraging established plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures.
• Leverage established plans to lead multi-disciplinary electric propulsion system development activities, including laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Plan and lead system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to, receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests.
• Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, piece-parts, and sub-assemblies.

A CAREER OPPORTUNITY.

We are looking for professionals with keen industry knowledge and experience. Strong candidates for this position possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a directly related degree required; Master’s degree a bonus.
• 2 years’ experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace.
• A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry is highly desired.
• Experience with modeling tools desired, including creating solid models, as well as executing and interpreting structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models.
• Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross functional (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test) product development teams.
• An ability to collaborate in a team setting as well be an active individual contributor.
• Willingness to travel on occasion (10-15%).

INTERESTED? Apply online below.

We look forward to learning more about you!

ABOUT US. Learn more about our company, people and projects at orbionspace.com.

Signature Research (SGR) seeks skilled a Junior Programmer/Software Developer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Calumet, Michigan. If you appreciate unique technology, solving highly technical problems, and enjoy working with ambitious clients and smart teammates on exciting projects, we want to hear from you!

The Junior Programmer/Software Developer will support Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) programs in the evaluation of signature management technologies, virtual and dynamic scene generation, analytical software development, aided and automated target recognition, and instrumentation data collection design and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER.

• Develop software and analytical tools to support a variety of Modelling and Simulation (M&S) activities.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle: gather requirements, application development, create algorithms, program, test, validate, verify, and configure.
• Interface with a variety of commercial and government owned software systems.
• Support signature analyses, write reports, and develop briefings on a variety of efforts.
• Provide briefings to customers on completed work.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS. Starting salary of $60,000 – $80,000 annually based on your knowledge and experience, in addition to a comprehensive benefit package and flexible work schedule.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS OUR PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field, required.
• 3 years’ experience in System Analysis, M&S Product Development/Design, Artificial Intelligence or a related field, highly desired.
• Physics-based scene generation experience, highly desired.
• Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence development experience, highly desired.
• Skills in scientific programming languages, C / C++, Python and Julia, highly desired.
• Object oriented and parallel programming experience, highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of scientific and technical computing paradigms and experience with modeling and simulation of mathematics/physics, highly desired.
• Experience with open-source software and Linux, highly desired.
• Experience supporting Agile/SCRUM project teams, desired.
• Possess exceptional communication skills (verbal, written and in-person).
• Great attention to detail, ability to organize/prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high security office setting; no telecommuting.
• Ability to apply and qualify for a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States, occasionally.

INTERESTED? Apply online at signatureresearch.hirescore.com.

No phone calls, emails or walk-ins please.

ABOUT THE COMPANY. SGR is a small, high-tech business with offices currently in Calumet, Michigan and Navarre, Florida. We specialize in multi-spectral target and background signature data collection, analysis, modeling and simulation, software development, and operational analysis. Signature Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.