Senior Space Lasers Engineer — Free-Space Optics

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Redmond, WA is searching for an Optical Engineer to develop and validate optical systems for their innovative Starlink project. This role involves applying knowledge of optics and photonics in system development while collaborating across teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in optics or laser technology. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or precision mechanical design or testing.
• 1+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g., C++, MATLAB, and/or Python).
• Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development.
• Define requirements for high-performance optical systems.
• Participate in verification testing and define field testing of optical experiments.

Skills

Optics and photonics knowledge

Hands-on experience in optics

Computer programming skills

Ability to solve complex problems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or other engineering/STEM discipline

Tools

Zemax

Python scripting

Optical test equipment

Job description

A leading aerospace company based in Redmond, WA is searching for an Optical Engineer to develop and validate optical systems for their innovative Starlink project. This role involves applying knowledge of optics and photonics in system development while collaborating across teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in optics or laser technology. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.