Mission Manager, Space Lasers (starshield)

SpaceX is hiring a Mission Manager for their Starshield program, focusing on space lasers. This role involves owning the design, testing, integration, and on-orbit operations for the Starshield Mini Space Laser, which provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity for government use. Responsibilities include laser communication system development, acting as a liaison with the US Government, and interfacing with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills and focus areas

• laser communication system development
• design
• analysis
• validation
• requirements definition
• verification testing
• environmental qualification
• performance characterization
• reliability testing
• fault injection testing
• cross-disciplinary trades
• issue resolution