

Space Lasers Engineer, Electro-Optical (Starlink)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Full-Time
Department
Aerospace
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-05-23
The Space Lasers Engineer will work on the development, production, and deployment of satellite free-space optical communication systems for SpaceX's Starlink project, focusing on laser communication technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate laser communication systems.
- Implement algorithms and digital signal processing for communication.
- Define requirements for high-data-rate systems in challenging conditions.
- Lead architecture definition and conduct verification testing.
- Review test data and resolve anomalies.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and software teams.
- Maintain documentation and system capabilities data.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in optics, photonics, or laser technology.
- Proficiency in a programming language (C++, LabVIEW, Python).
- Experience in circuit board design and algorithm development.
- Knowledge of digital communication systems.
- Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications.
- Excellent communication skills.