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optical communications modems laser communications pat photonic hardware📋 Description
- Own end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of a deep-space optical terminal.
- Translate mission needs into system requirements and architectures.
- Define key technologies; enable next-gen interplanetary missions; rapid prototyping.
- Lead hands-on campaigns to evaluate tech, derisk interfaces, validate performance.
- Collaborate across internal and external teams to turn concepts into hardware.
- Deliver robust, high-performance optical communications for breakthrough science.
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Optical, Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering.
- 7+ years in laser communications, optical systems, or spacecraft comms.
- Proven ability to take complex systems from concept to qualification and deployment.
- Hands-on electromechanical prototyping; integrate optics, electronics, and gimbals.
- Deep understanding of optical comms subsystems: PAT, modems, photonic hardware.
- Excellent communication; synthesize details and drive decisions across teams.
🎁 Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Opportunities to work on groundbreaking space tech
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