Lead Space Optical Engineer: Coherent & Free-Space Transceivers

Ephemeris Net; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephemeris Net, a pre-seed space networking company in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Optical Engineer to own the design, build, test, and flight of optical systems, including coherent transceivers and free-space assemblies.

You will lead end-to-end optical hardware, from RF signals through the free-space link to RF return, supported by a dedicated EE and mechanical team, with a clear path from breadboard to space-qualified terminal.

Qualifications

• Design, build, test, and flight of optical systems, including coherent transceivers and free-space assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end optical hardware, from RF signals through the free-space link to RF return.
• Lead cross-functional effort with EE and mechanical team to move from breadboard to space-qualified terminal.

Job description

Ephemeris Net, a pre-seed space networking company in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Optical Engineer to own the design, build, test, and flight of optical systems, including coherent transceivers and free-space assemblies.

You will lead end-to-end optical hardware, from RF signals through the free-space link to RF return, supported by a dedicated EE and mechanical team, with a clear path from breadboard to space-qualified terminal.