Description

You will own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal, translating mission needs into system performance requirements and driving implementation through in-house design or external partnerships. This role offers the opportunity to define and execute one of the most critical technologies enabling next-generation interplanetary missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years experience in laser communications, optical systems engineering, or spacecraft communications system development
• Proven ability to take complex technical systems from concept through qualification, integration, and operational deployment
• Hands-on proficiency in electrical and optical engineering

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal
• Translate mission needs into system performance requirements and develop architectures
• Drive implementation through in-house design or external partnerships
• Lead hands-on development campaigns to evaluate key technologies, derisk interfaces, and validate performance
• Work across internal and external teams to turn concepts into hardware