Senior Director, Optical Communication - TeraWave
Core
Lead the architecture, development, qualification, production, and deployment of TeraWave optical communications terminals for a multi-orbit satellite constellation.
Role type
Senior Director, Optical Communications Terminals
Builds
Optically interconnected satellite terminals for a LEO/MEO constellation delivering symmetrical data speeds up to 6 Tbps
Domain
Aerospace / Optical Communications / Satellite Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical architecture definition, multidisciplinary engineering leadership, system-level performance optimization, cross-disciplinary tradeoff resolution, technical roadmap management, engineering execution management, supplier technical relationship management, design-for-manufacturing practices
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in relevant technical discipline, optical and laser systems experience, space systems experience, high-reliability communications product experience
Technologies
Optical systems, Laser systems, Electro-optical systems, Semiconductor technologies
Responsibilities
Own technical architecture and product definition for optical communications terminals; Drive architecture decisions across all engineering disciplines; Lead resolution of complex technical issues and cross-disciplinary tradeoffs; Own engineering execution from concept through deployment; Lead and develop a multidisciplinary organization of engineering managers and individual contributors; Establish engineering standards, processes, and operating mechanisms; Partner with spacecraft, ground systems, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure effective integration
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on technical leadership & organizational management
