Mission Manager, Space Lasers: On‑Orbit Laser Comms Lead

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne seeks a Mission Manager for its space lasers team. In this role, you'll own the design, testing, and operation of the Starshield Mini Space Laser, working closely with government partners. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience in laser technology. Responsibilities include developing communication systems and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $180,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in laser technology or relevant fields.
• Active Top Secret or equivalent clearance required.
• Hands-on experience in optical design and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate laser communication systems.
• Define requirements for high-data-rate communication systems.
• Act as primary contact for government relations regarding space lasers.

Skills

Laser technology

Electromechanical systems

Computer programming (C++, LabVIEW, Python)

Optical design

Communication systems knowledge

Risk assessment

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree or PhD in a STEM field

Tools

Laser communication systems

Optics testing equipment

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne seeks a Mission Manager for its space lasers team. In this role, you'll own the design, testing, and operation of the Starshield Mini Space Laser, working closely with government partners. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience in laser technology. Responsibilities include developing communication systems and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $180,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.