Silicon Photonics Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

SpaceX(18 days ago)

Redmond, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$122,500 - $170,000Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to develop next-generation photonic integrated circuits for space and ground infrastructure, supporting projects like Starlink. The role involves designing and simulating optical components, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and working on cutting-edge connectivity solutions to expand global internet access.

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Required Skills

OpticalDesign
Photonics
CircuitSimulation
Lumerical
COMSOL
HFSS
ElectroOptics
RFDesign
HighSpeedCircuits
OpticalTestEquipment

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.

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