This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$192,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$112k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 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.
SpaceX currently has
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
Join the SpaceX satellite engineering team as a Starshield Optical Engineer, contributing to the development of cutting-edge free-space optical communication systems and imaging payloads for the Starshield constellation. Your role involves designing, validating, and operating advanced laser communications terminals, requiring expertise in opto-mechanical design and analysis, precision mounting, and steering mechanisms. You will work with C++, MATLAB, or Python to develop innovative solutions, leveraging your background in optical engineering, physics, or a related STEM field along with at least two years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or electrical/mechanical design/testing. This role demands precision and innovation on a large scale, addressing complex challenges in satellite communication systems.
Python
C++
MATLAB
Optics
Photonics
Laser Technology
Precision Mechanical Design
Validation Methods
System Design
Space Lasers
Satellite Communication Systems
Free-Space Optical Communication