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Senior Optical Communications Engineer
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Member of Technical Staff - Optical Engineering to join our team at The Aerospace Corporation. As a key member of our Optical Communications Department, you will be responsible for conducting specialized satellite laser communications studies and providing technical advice to management, customers, and associate contractors.
Key Responsibilities- Conducting in-depth studies on satellite laser communications systems and reporting findings to internal and external customers
- Providing technical expertise to management, customers, and contractors on satellite optical communications systems
- Developing advanced analytical techniques and design criteria for lasercom subsystems
- Participating in lasercom system validation and verification activities, including modeling and simulation, and testing
- Engaging with stakeholders to inform management of technical problems and recommending courses of action for mission success
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related technical field from an accredited university
- 5 or more years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility in engineering/scientific areas related to optical communications, satellites, and/or space systems engineering
- Experience planning and conducting technical work that requires judgment and independent evaluation
- Laser transmitters and technologies experience
- Work with optical detectors and technologies
- Demonstrated ability to support lasercom trade studies
- Familiarity with communications link and pointing error budgets
- Proven ability to manage or support photonic or optical testing activities
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related technical field from an accredited university
- Systems engineering applied to satellite communications or optical systems
- Development of laser or electro-optical pointing, acquisition, and tracking requirements
- Proficient in developing laser system end-to-end requirements and designs
- Skilled with optical communication system requirements definition, validation, and verification
- Strong capabilities in trade studies related to optical communications receiver designs
- Experience with optical communications and space hardware testing
- Adept in developing or managing development of specialized software tools
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $110,400 - $195,500 per year. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as a 401(k) Plan with company-paid contributions. We also offer flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and education assistance programs.
About The Aerospace CorporationThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions.
