Principal Optical Network Engineer (Starlink Ground Network)
Core
Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure, including fiber optic connectivity binding satellites to global internet points of presence.
Role type
Principal Optical Network Engineer
Builds
Starlink ground network infrastructure and optical connectivity solutions
Domain
Aerospace / Optical Communications / Satellite Networks
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Optical network design, DWDM transmission systems, test automation, Python programming, data analysis, IP networking fundamentals
Preferred skills
Integrated photonics, optical subsystem characterization, modular test software development, traffic flow optimization
Technologies
Python, SQL, DWDM, IP networking
Responsibilities
Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure; Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis; Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python; Work with ground networking and space network teams to scale the Starlink network physical layer and optimize traffic flow; Develop tools to proactively monitor the health and availability of the optical infrastructure
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
