Chief Architect - Optical Communication Terminals
Core
Design, simulate, and optimize free-space optical communication terminals and laser communication networks for space-based systems, serving government and commercial customers.
Role type
Chief Architect, Optical Communication Systems
Builds
High-performance laser communication payloads and optical communication terminals for space environments
Domain
Aerospace & Defense, Free-Space Optical Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Free-space optical communication system design, optical system modeling and validation, wavefront error analysis, SNR and BER analysis, link budget derivation, adaptive optics knowledge, beam steering and pointing error analysis, optical simulation tools (Zemax, Code V, MATLAB, Python), space optical instruments development, hardware/software validation, root cause analysis for optics subsystems
Preferred skills
Space-flight industry experience, laser safety knowledge, product transition to production experience, Spanish language proficiency
Technologies
Zemax, Code V, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Lead engineering activities for optical communications payloads from concept through launch, Define, analyze, and validate system and subsystem requirements for space environments, Derive quantified requirements for optical communication terminals using analytical techniques and numerical modeling, Conduct hardware/software validation of optical communication systems and subsystems, Analyze large amounts of laboratory data for validation and improvement purposes, Own critical design review processes ensuring quality, completeness, and compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities