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$165k
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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
across 440 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Space Lasers Engineer at SpaceX's Starlink team, you will join a cutting-edge group developing satellite free-space optical communication systems. Your responsibilities include designing, validating, and operating advanced laser communications terminals for the Starlink constellation. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies to ensure reliable and efficient system performance, contributing to the expansion of global internet connectivity through space-based solutions. The ideal candidate has a background in physics, electrical engineering, or related fields, along with experience in optics, photonics, and laser technology. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, MATLAB, or Python is essential for this role, which operates at large scale to address significant business challenges in satellite communications.