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Senior Optical Communications Engineer

2 months ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Title: Senior Optical Communications Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is a leading provider of technical services to the nation's space programs. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical Communications Engineer to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned engineer with expertise in free-space optical satellite communications links and networks. The successful candidate will support the analysis, development, acquisition, integration, and testing of advanced optical satellite communication systems and associated ground optical terminal systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development of advanced optical satellite communication systems and associated ground optical terminal systems
  • Initiate studies, coordinate tasking, lead teams, perform technical studies, present results, and interface with multiple stakeholders
  • Support our Civil, DoD, and intelligence community customers, including the National Reconnaissance Office
  • Take initiative to inform stakeholders of perceived technical problems and recommended courses of action
  • Act as the organization's designated representative at program review meetings, technical meetings, presentations, and symposia
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics/Optics, or related technical discipline
  • Expertise in free-space optical satellite communications links/networks
  • Eight or more years of experience in optical communications link analysis, modeling & simulation tools/software, and lab experience with fiber-optic communication systems or laser-based optical/instrumentation systems
  • Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of optical modulation, coding, and framing formats for fiber-optic and free-space optical links, and relevant industry standards
  • Working knowledge of optical networking, from the data-center/enterprise networking, or telecom/undersea transport, or the airborne/space networking domains
  • Generate and/or evaluate lasercom system designs down to the photonics component level
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Experience with our customers and knowledge of National Technical Means
  • Direct experience (3+ years) on space optical communication programs in the commercial, civil/DoD/IC domain, from either space and/or ground terminal aspect
  • Work in the fiber-optic telecom industry, or in optical systems for lidar/imaging systems, or in Satellite Communications
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and team leadership and multi-tasking skills
  • Active TS/SCI
Leadership Competencies:
  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results
Benefits:

The Aerospace Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.