Senior Photonics Engineer, Free-Space Optics

K2 is seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to define atmospheric measurement and modeling strategies while designing optical hardware capable of operating through atmospheric turbulence. The role involves leading experiments from tabletop emulators to outdoor field campaigns, developing Python-based channel models, and setting requirements for photonic integrated circuit and payload teams. This position requires expertise in free-space optical communications, adaptive optics, and integrated photonics to support K2's ambitious satellite missions.