Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Livermore, California, United States Aalyria Technologies, Inc Full time
Job Description

Aalyria Technologies, Inc is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking Systems Engineer to join our innovative team in our Aalyria Space business unit.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in control system design, modeling, and implementation, with a focus on multistage optical feedback and feedforward control systems to ensure precise and responsive performance.

  • Lead the advancement of multistage optical feedback and feedforward control systems, ensuring precise and agile control for our tracking systems.
  • Integrate and process data from both optical and non-optical sensors to generate real-time, multidimensional control signals for enhanced system accuracy.
  • Apply your expertise in control system design, modeling, and implementation to drive innovations in our light-based communications technology.
  • Oversee projects from concept through to manufacturing, validation, and product release, ensuring successful execution across all stages.
  • Leverage strong project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery of high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

The Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking Systems Engineer at Aalyria Space will play a key role in driving the development of cutting-edge optical tracking systems. This position involves advancing the design, construction, and deployment of highly agile tracking solutions that are crucial to Aalyria Space's light-based communication technologies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in relevant engineering discipline with 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Expertise in designing, building, and field deploying agile optical tracking systems for light-based communications.
  • Proficiency with control system design, modeling, and implementation for multistage optical feedback and feedforward control systems.
  • Experience with fusion of external non-optical and optical sensors to generate rapid, accurate and multidimensional controls signals.
  • A combination of strong fundamentals in control theory as well as hands-on experience in a laboratory and field environments.
  • Experience with executing across all project stages, from design conception to manufacturing, validation, and product release.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline with 10+ years of industry experience.
  • Prior experience in developing and deploying optical beam tracking and pointing systems for free-space optical communication systems.
  • Expertise in machine-learning and other modem techniques to aid in developing novel high-performance beam controllers.
  • Experience with open loop beam pointing and rapid acquisition algorithms in dynamic scenarios.

What We Offer:

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking startup that is shaping the future of satellite communications.
  • Impactful Work: Work on cutting-edge technology that has a global impact and drives real-world change.
  • Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of career growth opportunities and professional development in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team where your contributions are valued.
  • Flexibility: Collaborate, work, and get things done with flexible working hours and hybrid work options.

Aalyria Technologies, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.



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