Senior Optical Network Engineer — Ground Network

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Company stock options

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Redmond, WA is hiring a Principal Optical Network Engineer to develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with at least 7 years of experience in optical design, test automation, and familiarity with DWDM systems. The role includes responsibilities such as designing solutions and maintaining test stations, with a competitive compensation range between $180,000 and $260,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis.
• Work with ground networking and space network teams to scale the Starlink network.

Skills

Optical experiment design

Test automation

DWDM transmission systems

IP networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Redmond, WA is hiring a Principal Optical Network Engineer to develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with at least 7 years of experience in optical design, test automation, and familiarity with DWDM systems. The role includes responsibilities such as designing solutions and maintaining test stations, with a competitive compensation range between $180,000 and $260,000 annually.