Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Sensing
PowerLight Technologies
About this role
PowerLight Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead system design, sensor evaluation, and algorithm development for next-generation laser systems in an innovative and collaborative environment. The role involves developing complex optical, mechanical, and electronic systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve cutting-edge technological advancements in power beaming.
Skills
About PowerLight Technologies
powerlighttech.comPowerLight Technologies develops laser power beaming systems capable of transmitting kilowatt-level power over remote distances. Their technology makes energy accessible to mobile and distributed network assets both on Earth and in space environments. They pioneered and demonstrated the safe wireless transfer of electrical power using lasers over long distances and altitudes, up to about 1 kilometer, at high power levels. The company focuses on advancing wireless energy delivery to enable next-generation energy infrastructure for terrestrial and off-planet applications.
Recent company news
PowerLight Technologies unveils laser power beaming system to enable ‘infinite flight’ for DoD unmanned aerial systems
Jan 1, 2026
Lasers Instead of Batteries? Startup Beams Power to Drones Mid-Flight
Nov 25, 2025
New laser could beam power mid-air to US aircraft at 5,000 feet for infinite range
Dec 19, 2025
PowerLight joins Blue Origin to study power beaming system for the moon
Jan 15, 2024
PowerLight’s CEO on power beaming lasers: from DARPA drones to the Moon
Feb 6, 2024
Salary
$100k – $200k
per year
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