Laser Communications Engineer, Satellite Optics
SpaceX
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Job summary
SpaceX is seeking an Optical / Lasers Engineer for Starlink to design, validate, and operate free-space optical communication systems for satellites. You will shape laser communications and support mission-critical navigation applications in space environments.
The role requires hands-on optics experience and cross-disciplinary collaboration with software and manufacturing teams. SpaceX offers stock incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, CS, EE, or engineering/STEM discipline.
- 2+ years in optics, photonics, laser tech, or precision mechanical design/testing.
- 1+ years programming in C++, MATLAB, or Python.
Responsibilities
- Apply optics and photonics knowledge to design, analysis, and validation of optical systems.
- Lead architecture definition through internal trades and risk reduction testing.
- Oversee verification testing, environmental qualification, performance characterization, and fault injection testing.
- Represent laser communication systems in reliability discussions with internal teams and vendors.
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Job description
SpaceX is seeking an Optical / Lasers Engineer for Starlink to design, validate, and operate free-space optical communication systems for satellites. You will shape laser communications and support mission-critical navigation applications in space environments.
The role requires hands-on optics experience and cross-disciplinary collaboration with software and manufacturing teams. SpaceX offers stock incentives, comprehensive benefits, and a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
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