Staff Optical Engineer - Space Optics & Flight Hardware

Ephemeris Net; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

401k program

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health care coverage

Job summary

Ephemeris Net in Oakland, CA is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, build, test, and fly optical systems for space networking. The role involves hands-on work with coherent optics and free-space optical systems. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience are required.

The position offers a hybrid work model, and involves innovative work that contributes to the emerging space internet.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing or building optical instruments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Working knowledge of free-space optical design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build optical systems for data transmission.
• Test transceiver performance including modulation quality.
• Characterize coherent detection performance.

Skills

Optical design expertise

Experience with coherent detection architectures

Hands-on experience with optical instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, applied physics, or related field

Tools

Optical test equipment

RF and microwave test equipment

Job description

Ephemeris Net in Oakland, CA is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, build, test, and fly optical systems for space networking. The role involves hands-on work with coherent optics and free-space optical systems. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience are required.

The position offers a hybrid work model, and involves innovative work that contributes to the emerging space internet.