Senior Optical Communications Systems Engineer
2 days ago
About FiberTek, Inc.
FiberTek, Inc. is a leading developer of cutting-edge laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace industry, with significant contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for government and commercial customers.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Optical Communications Systems Engineer to join our Research and Development Division in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop optical space terminals, including optical space lasercom systems, and lead the performance and environmental verification testing for space.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design, fabricate, and qualify laser communication terminals, optical modems, and optical pointing and tracking systems.
- Coordinate the development of next-generation laser communication terminals and optical modems, supporting multiple concurrent projects with a mix of short-duration flight programs and long-duration technology maturation programs.
- Develop and execute experiments to validate communications system performance and correlate the results with expected performance.
- Lead space flight hardware builds and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Develop and set requirements and design tolerances for optical systems.
- Experience with modeling and simulation of optical systems using industry-standard tools such as MATLAB, MATHCAD, ZEMAX, or equivalent software tools.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, demonstrating ingenuity and creativity.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related engineering specialties with a minimum of 7 years of direct hands-on experience designing, building, and characterizing optical systems.
- Knowledge of telecommunications standards and industry best practices.
- Strong communication and documentation skills for efficient multidisciplinary coordination.
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