Optical Engineer
Core
Leading lasercom system validation, verification, and development of innovative solutions for satellite laser communications (lasercom) architectures.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineer (lasercom systems)
Builds
Robust and resilient optical SATCOM solutions for space-enabled missions
Domain
Defense, space systems, optical communications
Required skills
laser transmitter technologies, optical detector technologies, lasercom trade studies, communications link and pointing error budgets, photonic/optical testing management, system validation and verification, modeling and simulation, gimbal/telescope/optical head/adaptive optic system analysis
Preferred skills
atmosphere turbulence modeling, adaptive optics, optical communication system requirements definition, modulation and coding knowledge, ground support test equipment development
Technologies
lasercom systems, adaptive optics, optical heads, modems, gimbal systems, telescope systems
Responsibilities
Leading lasercom system validation and verification activities including testing and modeling; Developing and demonstrating innovative solutions to challenging laser communication problems; Evaluating ground and space laser communication system architectures; Conducting specialized satellite laser communications studies; Providing technical advice across space systems lifecycles; Developing advanced testbeds and design criteria for lasercom subsystems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership experience
