This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$193,000
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$155k
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Based on 238 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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604 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
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SpaceX is seeking a Mission Manager to join its innovative space lasers team in Hawthorne, CA. This senior-level role involves overseeing the design, testing, integration, and on-orbit operations of Starshield Mini Space Lasers, which provide high-speed connectivity for satellites. The mission manager will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure laser communication systems meet stringent requirements and can be manufactured efficiently. Key responsibilities include interfacing with government agencies, managing cross-disciplinary projects, and ensuring compliance with ITAR regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in laser technology or related fields, along with experience in digital communication systems and programming languages like C++, LabVIEW, and Python. The role demands expertise in QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, and PAM modulation types, as well as the ability to pass DoD-level security clearances for government facility access.
Python
C++
MATLAB
Optics
Photonics
Laser Technology
Precision Mechanical Design
Validation Methods
System Design
Space Lasers
Satellite Communication Systems
Free-Space Optical Communication