Sr. Optical Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX(10 days ago)
About this role
SpaceX is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to develop and validate free-space optical communication systems and observation payloads for their Starshield satellite constellation. The role involves designing optical systems, leading verification tests, and collaborating across teams to advance laser communication technologies for space applications.
Required Skills
- Optical Design
- Laser Communication
- Photonics
- System Analysis
- Optics Testing
- Environmental Testing
- Opto-mechanics
- Python
- Zemax
- Metrology
About SpaceX
spacex.comSpaceX 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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