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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 month ago

Senior Laser Communications Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $250K/yr

12+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a Senior Laser Communications Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development and operation of laser communication systems, supporting various phases from concept to deployment.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in support of development, operation, maintenance and evolution of space lasercom systems which includes work supporting or leading:

Lasercom link budget development and maintenance

Dynamic link modeling & simulation including atmospheric propagation and temporal/spatial beam jitter

Performing detailed system hardware architecture trade balancing insertion of advanced technology with appropriate risk and providing insight to senior decision makers

Concepts of operations & constellation orbital flight concept development

Support lasercom modeling and simulation department tool development, documentation, and implementation using Python and MATLAB

Work with Senior Engineers to support all phases of Ground and Space lasercom development lifecycle which may include requirement definition; assembly, integration & test; anomaly resolution; modeling & simulation; unit, subsystem, and system test; and spacecraft launch and on-orbit support

Qualification

Laser communicationsModelingSimulationPythonMATLABElectrical engineeringOptical detectorsLaser atmospheric propagationC++TeamworkProblem solvingLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university program in electrical engineering, physics or closely related discipline

12 or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering and/or program management environments

Experience with laser transmitters, optical detectors and related technologies

Familiarity with communications link and pointing error budgets

Demonstrated knowledge of laser atmospheric propagation theory, analysis, and adaptive optics hardware implementation

Modeling and coding experience in one or more environments (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.)

Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to approximately 10% of the time

Current Secret or Top Secret clearance with SSBI or periodic reinvestigation completed within the last 5 years that resulted in clearance granted or maintained

Preferred

Advanced degree from an accredited program in electrical engineering, physics or closely related discipline

Broad modeling and coding experience in multiple environments (e.g. MATLAB, Python, VPIPhotonics, etc.)

Demonstrated expertise in laser communication

Active TS/SCI/Q Clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect