Optical Engineer, Satellites (starlink)
SpaceX- Location
- Redmond, Washington
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- full time
- Listed
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[ About this role ]
SpaceX is hiring an Optical Engineer for their Starlink program in Redmond, Washington. This role involves the design, validation, and operation of free-space optical systems, including laser communication terminals and imaging products for satellites. Responsibilities include applying optics and photonics knowledge, defining system requirements, leading architecture definition, and participating in various testing phases.
Skills and focus areas
- optics
- photonics
- optical system design
- optical system validation
- optical system operation
- laser communication systems
- star tracking systems
- requirements definition
- architecture definition
- trade studies
- concept of operations
- risk reduction
Summary written by Ramai from the original posting. Full details and requirements are on SpaceX’s careers page.
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