Starshield Optical Engineer: Laser Comm & Space Imaging
SpaceX
14 days+
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Job summary
An aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne seeks an Optical Engineer for the Starshield program, focusing on developing free-space optical communication systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in optical engineering or a related STEM field, with at least 2 years of experience in lab work or relevant projects. Responsibilities include designing and validating optical systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and conducting verification testing. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, or laser technology.
- 1+ years of experience with programming languages such as C++, MATLAB or Python.
Responsibilities
- Design and validate optical systems and free-space optical communication systems.
- Conduct verification testing including performance characterization.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams on optical system designs.
Skills
Optical engineering principles
Laboratory experience
Computer programming (C++, MATLAB, Python)
Education
Bachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field
Tools
Optical analysis tools (Zemax)
Optical test equipment
Job description
An aerospace manufacturer in Hawthorne seeks an Optical Engineer for the Starshield program, focusing on developing free-space optical communication systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in optical engineering or a related STEM field, with at least 2 years of experience in lab work or relevant projects. Responsibilities include designing and validating optical systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and conducting verification testing. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered.
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