Laser Communication Engineer
Core
Design, validate, and demonstrate laser communication systems for satellite and space missions, supporting US Government activities from concept to deployment.
Role type
Senior IC laser communications engineer (optical systems)
Builds
Robust and resilient optical SATCOM solutions for space-enabled missions
Domain
Defense, civil, and commercial space systems; optical communications
Required skills
laser transmitters, optical detectors, lasercom trade studies, communications link budgeting, pointing error budgeting, system validation, modeling & simulation, technical leadership
Preferred skills
atmosphere turbulence modeling, adaptive optics, systems engineering for satellite comms, laser pointing/acquisition/tracking, end-to-end laser system design, specialized software tools (Matlab, Python, C++)
Technologies
lasercom, gimbal, telescope, optical head, adaptive optic system, modem, Matlab, Python, C++
Responsibilities
Lead lasercom system validation and verification activities; develop and demonstrate innovative solutions; evaluate ground and space laser communication system architectures; conduct specialized satellite laser communications studies; provide technical advice across space systems lifecycles; inform management of technical problems and recommend courses of action
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
