FSO Space Communications Expert — Remote Work (2 days/wk)

FSO Instruments

Netherlands

Hybrid

EUR 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

31 days off

8% vacation allowance

Hybrid work: up to 2 days remote

Pension plan at Zwitserleven

Funding for training and courses

Job summary

FSO Instruments is seeking a Free Space Optical Communication Expert to design, implement and optimize FSO links for space-related applications. You will work in multidisciplinary teams on lab and field tests, focusing on wavefront errors, SNR, BER, and overall system performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership in projects with a strong focus on delivering reliable optical communications between satellites, aircraft, drones, and

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Free Space Optical Communication systems.
Hands-on experience with Fiber and Free Space Optics laboratory setups.
Strong understanding of SNR, BER, and link budget analysis.
Experience with optical design and simulation tools (Zemax, Code V, MATLAB, Python).
Knowledge of adaptive optics, beam steering, and pointing error.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test FSO communication systems in laboratory and field environments.
Work on setup, alignment, and calibration of optical communication testbeds.
Analyze and optimize system performance based on SNR, BER, and wavefront error metrics.
Conduct R&D in laser beam propagation and atmospheric turbulence mitigation.
Collaborate with HW, SW, Mechanical engineers to enhance system capabilities.
Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and present results to stakeholders.
Lead projects and deliver on time basis.