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Paco Group

Communications Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Hourly Rate: $70-80 Communications Engineer Location: Brooklyn, NY (Broadway Junction Complex ... Knowledge of transit communications systems, including fiber optics, CCTV, public address ...

Amazon

Optical Engineer, Amazon Leo - OISL

Redmond, WA · On-site

$144K - $187K/yr

You will support the manufacture and test of optical communications hardware, and contribute to the ... Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience ...

IonQ

Optical Integration Engineer

Bothell, WA · On-site

$144K - $186K/yr

Integration of diverse optical systems, such as free-space optical communication systems, fiber ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, exploded diagrams, and optical assembly ...

Ravee Optics

Optical Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$150K - $190K/yr

Free-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) * Laser systems and photonics * Space-based or airborne ... Systems engineering for aerospace or defense applications * Experience with environmental ...

Ravee Optics Inc

Optical Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$125K - $162K/yr

Free-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) * Laser systems and photonics * Space-based or airborne ... Systems engineering for aerospace or defense applications * Experience with environmental ...

Ravee Optics

Communications systems engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Citizen/Eligible for Clearance Communications Systems Engineer - Free-Space Optical (FSO) / Laser Communications Levels considered: Experienced through Senior/Principal. Position Overview We are ...

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Electro-Optical Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

York Space Systems
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about York Space Systemsexternal

$85K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Drive the full systems engineering development lifecycle for optical communication systems

  • Support test execution and troubleshooting involving optical communication systems utilizing optical test equipment

  • Support on-orbit optical communication system link testing and operations through the development of operational procedures

Job description

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We're looking to expand our team across the board.
York Space Systems is looking for Electro-Optical (EO) Engineers with 0-4 years of experience.
York EO Engineers work closely with our technology partners and internal subsystems for ensuring optical communications systems are actualized. The ideal candidate looks forward to being a focal point for successful cross-disciplinary integration of optical communication systems.
As an EO Engineer at York, you will experience the full optical communications system life cycle from proposal to on-orbit commissioning, with a mixture of hands-on hardware activities and at the desk systems engineering work, directly contributing to making on-orbit laser links.
This is a systems integrator role that is highly vendor facing, not a design role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Drive the full systems engineering development lifecycle for optical communication systems
  • Perform trade studies on optical communication system capabilities to meet customer requirements
  • Develop optical communications link budgets
  • Determine optical communication specifications in accordance with spacecraft designs, customer requirements, optical analysis, and industry standards
  • Support requirement decomposition and allocation regarding optical communication systems
  • Develop and maintain standard systems engineering products in support of major engineering program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, etc.)
  • Oversee the delivery of optical communication systems from our suppliers
  • Support test execution and troubleshooting involving optical communication systems utilizing optical test equipment
  • Drive cross-vendor interoperability assessments and troubleshooting
  • Participate in vendor/customer calls as the technical POC for the organization for a program of record
  • Support on-orbit optical communication system link testing and operations through the development of operational procedures
  • Fulfill the role of optical physics SME within engineering
  • May require some travel to support testing and launch

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Ability to script using Python and work with version control systems (Git)
  • Must be self-accountable, have high attention for detail, and look forward to collaboration in a fast-paced team environment
  • Must have, or a willingness to obtain, a DoD Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Applicants meeting one or more of the below criteria are preferred
    • Experience with the environments experienced by a spacecraft and their implications to precision optical systems
    • Experience in the design, development, and/or testing of optical communications systems or their components
    • Prior experience with environmental test campaigns of electro-optical components or systems (such as vibration testing and thermal chamber testing)
    • Background in electronics
    • Active DoD Security Clearance

Benefits
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the "Apply" link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.

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