Laser Communication Engineer II

About the Role

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, in-vest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the procurement, design, development, test and integration of space-based optical communication systems.
• Develop specifications, perform product trade analyses, execute detailed implementation, conduct laboratory and field testing, validate performance through analysis
• Testing and certify a deliverable product, and/or integrate the product onto a space vehicle.

Requirements

• Experience with technical document writing/editing
• Familiar with use of Excel, DOORs, Jira, Confluence and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo
• Technical training or coursework with fiber optic or free space optical communication (laser communication)
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
• Current or active TS
• Experience with delivering technical presentations to a technical audience

Benefits

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.