Optical Test Engineer — Integration & Validation

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation + 10+

Company shuttles

Stock options / long-term incentives

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Optical Test Engineer (Integration & Test) to design, build and operate optical metrology systems validating flight hardware for Starlink projects. You will automate data collection and train technicians, interfacing with design and production teams to ensure design intent is met.

You will apply optics expertise to laser communications, participate in full validation testing, and help transition from development to high-rate production with emphasis on manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline; 2+ years in optics, photonics, laser tech.
• Master’s or PhD preferred in physics/engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate optical metrology and test systems.
• Use test data to troubleshoot issues with optical flight hardware.
• Automate optical test equipment and data collection.
• Instruct technicians on operation of test equipment.
• Inform optical flight hardware designs to enable efficient test operations.
• Apply optics and photonics knowledge to laser communication system trades and development.

Skills

Optics knowledge

Photonic test automation

Python

C/C++

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

ZEMAX

Optical metrology equipment

CAD

Power meters

Interferometers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Optical Test Engineer (Integration & Test) to design, build and operate optical metrology systems validating flight hardware for Starlink projects. You will automate data collection and train technicians, interfacing with design and production teams to ensure design intent is met.

You will apply optics expertise to laser communications, participate in full validation testing, and help transition from development to high-rate production with emphasis on manufacturability.