Sr. Space Lasers Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$130,000 - $180,000Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Space Lasers Engineer on the User Products (Starshield) team to support the Starshield program, which adapts Starlink technologies for government and national security customers. The role focuses on the Starshield Mini Space Laser, a satellite-integrated optical communications payload providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity for earth observation and communications. The position supports classified and ITAR-controlled programs and may require an active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

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Required Skills

Laser Communications
Optical Design
Photonics
Avionics Hardware
Mixed-Signal
FPGAs
Python
Linux
Testing
Reliability

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Qualifications

BS in Physics or Engineering
MS or PhD (preferred)
Top Secret
Top Secret SCI
DOE Level Q

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.