Space Lasers Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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Redmond, WA
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$105,000–$120,000 / yr
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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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TL;DR · Space Lasers Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink Space Lasers team as a Space Lasers Engineer, contributing to the development of cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems. This role involves designing, validating, and operating reliable laser communications terminals for the Starlink constellation. You will work on precision mechanical design, testing, and system integration using advanced optics and photonics technologies. Ideal candidates have a background in physics, electrical engineering, or related fields with hands-on experience in optics, photonics, or laser technology, along with proficiency in programming languages such as C++, MATLAB, or Python. This position requires expertise in free-space optical systems and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges at scale within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python C++ MATLAB Optics Photonics Laser Technology Precision Mechanical Design Testing SpaceX Starlink Technologies

What you'll do

  • Design and validate free-space optical communication systems for Starlink satellites.
  • Develop laser communications terminals for satellite constellations.
  • Optimize system efficiency and reliability in space environments.
  • Conduct hands-on laboratory work on optics, photonics, and laser technology.
  • Implement computer programming languages to support engineering tasks.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or precision mechanical design/testing.
  • 1+ year of experience with programming languages like C++, MATLAB, and/or Python.
  • Experience in free-space optical system design, validation, and operation.
  • Ability to work on cutting-edge satellite communication systems development.

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