Optical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX(7 days ago)

Redmond, WAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$100,000 - $135,000Engineering

About this role

An Optical Engineer on the Starlink Space Lasers team develops and deploys free-space optical communication systems and imaging products for the Starlink satellite constellation. The role focuses on optical system design, validation, and operation to support mission-critical applications such as star tracking and laser communication terminals. Engineers work across disciplines to define architectures, lead testing and field experiments, and ensure manufacturable, high-reliability designs.

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Required Skills

Optical Design
Photonics
Laser Communications
System Validation
Optical Testing
Zemax
Python
MATLAB
C++
Metrology

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.