Laser Communications Systems Engineer (FSO)

Ravee Optics Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity opportunities

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary team

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Ravee Optics Inc is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to design, build, and test next‑gen free-space optical communication terminals for terrestrial, airborne, and space platforms. You will lead architecture, perform link budget analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize SWaP‑C and performance.

Strong background in RF/optical engineering with MATLAB/Python modeling is essential; prior laser comm experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years designing or testing communication systems in any medium.
• Demonstrated ownership of link budgets and performance analysis.
• Fluent in MATLAB and/or Python for modeling and analysis.
• Hands-on lab experience bringing up hardware and testing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture and design of laser communication components.
• Build and defend link budgets and model end-to-end performance.
• Analyze link impairments and shape acquisition and tracking strategies.
• Drive component selection and system-level validation.
• Work with optical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate systems.
• Support alignment, calibration, and test campaigns in lab and field.
• Participate in customer briefings, requirements, and roadmap planning.
• Author technical documentation and proposals.

Skills

Link budgets

SNR modeling

MATLAB

Python

Laboratory testing

Cross-discipline

Technical communication

Education

Advanced degree in EE/Physics/Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

Code V

FRED

STK

Ansys HFSS

GNU Radio

Simulink

Job description

Ravee Optics Inc is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to design, build, and test next‑gen free-space optical communication terminals for terrestrial, airborne, and space platforms. You will lead architecture, perform link budget analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize SWaP‑C and performance.

Strong background in RF/optical engineering with MATLAB/Python modeling is essential; prior laser comm experience is a plus.