Senior Optical Communications Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA, United States
$129,000.00 - $249,600.00 py
On-site
Free-space optical satellite communications
Optical communications links and networks
Modeling and simulation
Support the analysis, development, acquisition, integration and testing of advanced optical satellite communication systems, including associated ground optical terminal systems

Job Summary

  • Support the analysis, development, acquisition, integration and testing of advanced optical satellite communication systems, including associated ground optical terminal systems.
  • Initiate studies, coordinate tasking, build/lead teams, perform technical studies, present results and interface with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate leadership and initiative to inform stakeholders of perceived technical problems and recommended courses of action, including technical studies, laboratory risk-reduction efforts and on-orbit testing.

Matching Summary

Support the analysis, development, acquisition, integration and testing of advanced optical satellite communication systems, including associated ground optical terminal systems.

Salary

$129,000.00 - $249,600.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • free-space optical satellite communications
  • optical communications links and networks
  • modeling and simulation
  • photonics component level design

Nice-to-have

  • leadership and initiative
  • customer engagement
  • atmospheric effects mitigation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics/Optics, or related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of optical communications experience
  • 12+ years of experience in satellite communications links/networks
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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