Laser Communications Systems Engineer (FSO)

Ravee Optics Inc

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.

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