Starshield Space Lasers Engineer - Optical Communications

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Space Lasers Engineer to lead the development of laser communication systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, along with hands-on experience in optics and programming. This role involves collaboration with various teams and conducting extensive testing to ensure system reliability. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, or laser technology.
• 1+ years of experience in a computer programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser communication systems using optics knowledge.
• Conduct verification testing for systems under various conditions.
• Collaborate with teams on testing and production.

Skills

Optics

Photonics

Laser technology

C++

LabVIEW

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering

Tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Space Lasers Engineer to lead the development of laser communication systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, along with hands-on experience in optics and programming. This role involves collaboration with various teams and conducting extensive testing to ensure system reliability. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.