Sr. Optical Engineer (starfall)
SpaceX- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Type
- full time
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[ About this role ]
SpaceX is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer for their Starfall project in Hawthorne, California. This role involves owning the design, validation, and operation of free-space optical systems for a navigation sensor that combines visible camera and infrared sensing. Responsibilities include setting product vision, leading design of various hardware components, and mentoring engineers.
Skills and focus areas
- optical system design
- free-space optics
- infrared (ir) sensing
- visible camera systems
- navigation sensors
- optical system validation
- optical system operation
- precision mechanisms
- mechanical enclosures
- high-volume manufacturing
- circuit design
- fixture design
Summary written by Ramai from the original posting. Full details and requirements are on SpaceX’s careers page.
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