Current jobs related to Laser Communications Engineer - El Segundo, California - The Aerospace Corporation


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Laser Communications EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Laser Communications Engineer 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...


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Laser Communications EngineerThe Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Laser Communications Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Optical Communications Department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced laser communication systems for space-based applications.Key Responsibilities:Conducting...


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Laser Communications EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Laser Communications Engineer 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...


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As a leader in space systems engineering, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common...


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    About the RoleThe Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Member of Technical Staff - Optical Engineering to join our team in El Segundo, CA. 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,...


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As a leading provider of technical expertise, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our...


  • El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

    The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.As a member of our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators who are committed to providing an...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems Full time

    Company OverviewMillennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance space systems. Our team of experts works on exciting technological problems, collaborating in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines. We offer ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence and welcome...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Belcan Full time

    Job SummaryBelcan is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating statements of work, processes, procedures, and production layouts for the manufacturing of tooling assemblies, machining, and material handling equipment.You will work closely with the tooling design team and in-house fabrication...

  • Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    El Segundo, California, United States APR Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Design EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our team at a world-leading aerospace company. As a Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in creating statements of work, processes, procedures, and production layouts for the manufacturing of tooling assemblies, machining, and material handling equipment.Key...


  • El Segundo, California, United States APR Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Supplier Quality EngineerAerospace industry leader seeks a skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to collaborate with the tooling design team and in-house fabrication group to translate complex tooling designs into instructions for suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Develop tooling packages for supplier bid process through procurement group.Analyze complex...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company Full time

    Job OverviewMillennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company is seeking a highly skilled Optical Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Optics Team, you will be responsible for designing and developing optical systems, including electro-optical sensors and space vehicle interfaces.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and validate mission and unit level...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems Full time

    Job SummaryThe Optics Team at Millennium Space Systems is seeking a highly skilled Optical Systems Engineer to join their team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for designing and developing optical systems, including electro-optical sensors, optical communications terminals, and star trackers. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring...


  • El Segundo, California, United States APR Consulting Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will work closely with our tooling design team and in-house fabrication group to translate complex tooling designs into instructions for suppliers to bid and fabricate.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems Full time

    Job SummaryAn Optical Systems Engineer with a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology is required to own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions and model mission phenomenology and detection performance considering the spectral, spatial, and radiometric attributes of the sensor.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Millennium Space Systems Full time

    Job SummaryAn Optical Systems Engineer is sought to join the team at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company. This role requires a strong background in spaceborne electro-optical sensor technology, from visible to infrared. The successful candidate will own mission performance requirements for remote sensing missions and model mission phenomenology and...


  • El Segundo, California, United States APR Consulting Full time

    Job Title: Supplier Quality EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team at APR Consulting, Inc. Our client is a world leader in aerospace, with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence.Job Summary:The successful candidate will be responsible for creating statements of work, processes, procedures, and production...


  • El Segundo, California, United States PGS Worldwide Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in El Segundo, CA.This is an initial 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity.The successful candidate will work closely with the tooling design team and in-house fabrication group to translate complex tooling designs to instructions suppliers can bid and...


  • El Segundo, California, United States Modern Technology Solutions Inc Full time

    Job Title: Communications Systems EngineerModern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly skilled Communications Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force on the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) program.Job Summary:The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and leadership to a systems engineering...


  • El Segundo, California, United States ExoAnalytic Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryExoAnalytic Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in modeling, simulation, and analysis in the space domain awareness and space control areas. Key responsibilities include determining the military utility of satellites, analyzing threats to those satellites, and...

Laser Communications Engineer

2 months ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Member of Technical Staff - Optical Engineering to join our team in El Segundo, CA. 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 and reporting findings to internal and external customers
  • Providing technical expertise to management, customers, and contractors across the space systems lifecycle
  • Developing advanced analytical techniques and design criteria for lasercom subsystems
  • Participating in lasercom system validation and verification activities
  • Engaging with impact: Informing management of perceived technical problems and recommending courses of action for mission success
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related technical field
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related technical field
  • 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
  • Experience with optical communications and space hardware testing
  • Adept in developing or managing development of specialized software tools
What We Offer

The Aerospace Corporation offers a competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $110,400 - $195,500. We also offer comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, as well as a 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits. Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.