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Systems Engineer
LEIDOS, INC.
Arlington, VA
The Leidos Digital sector has an opening for a Systems Engineer in the National Military Command Center (NMCC) at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., in support of the AFNCR ITS program. The…
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Manufacturing Engineer
Dynetics Tech Sol, Inc
Huntsville, AL
Leidos’ Defense Sector Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at our MidCity facility located in Huntsville, AL.
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Hardware Engineer - Electrical SMT
Actalent
Redmond, WA
- $60 to $70 USD / hour
Job Title: Hardware EngineerLocation: Redmond, WA - onsite Placement Type: 12 month contract to start Top SkillsMust have strong software skills, an optics background is great, this role is…
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Controls Systems Engineer
Actalent
Bowling Green, OH
- $40 to $55 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer will serve as a Pharmaceutical Controls & Automation Project Engineer, leading and supporting automation…
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Lab Technician
TEKsystems
Mountain View, CA
Robotics Engineer with hands-on experience in teleoperation, robotic manipulation,
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Pharmacy & Clinical Systems Engineer
OpenLoop Health
Remote, United States
- Bring on and manage pharmacy partners. Lead the technical onboarding of new pharmacy POS, software and hardware (data mapping, formulary and medication catalog setup, testing and go-live)…
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Senior Lead Engineer - Design and Architecture
Altera Corporation
San Jose, CA
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in ASIC/SoC architecture, high-bandwidth interconnect, memory systems, and networking or infrastructure-class silicon. They will partner…
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Sr. Software Developer/Engineer
KPI Solutions
Remote, United States
KPI Solutions is a national supply chain consulting, software, systems integration, and automation provider headquartered in Belton, Missouri. We help some of the country's leading…
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I&C Engineer (4036)
Navarro Inc.
Paducah, KY
Develop requirements and standards for PLC hardware, software, programming, logic, communications, and system integration.
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I&C Engineer (4036)
Navarro Inc.
Paducah, KY
Develop requirements and standards for PLC hardware, software, programming, logic, communications, and system integration.
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Principal Software Engineer
Bexorg
New Haven, CT
- $200,000 to $260,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to own the software through which Bexorg's scientists design experiments on living human brain tissue and interrogate the data those experiments…
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Staff Test Engineer
Wabtec
Cedar Rapids, IA
The Staff Test Engineer will support IST Engineering in the design, development, and facilitation of high quality integration test procedures. This role will also support the enhancement of…
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Systems Engineer, Mid
Command Post Technologies, Inc.
Dahlgren, VA
Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer in support of the Navy's Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonics division. This position will primarily support…
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Blue Cruise Core Integration Engineer
Ford
Dearborn, MI · Dearborn
…enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best-in-Class behavior for features like…
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Applications Engineer
AFL
Duncan, SC
Experience at a transmission and distribution hardware OEM, utility, EPC, testing laboratory, or in product qualification, type testing, software requirements, or user acceptance testing.
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Electrical Engineer
Duravant
Cincinnati, OH
Pyramid - a Duravant Company, is a leading provider of Warehouse Execution and Warehouse Control Systems, controls integration, and fulfillment technologies, including pick-to-light…
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Senior Robotics Engineer, Mission Autonomy
FieldAI
Irvine, CA
- $180,000 to $220,000 USD / year
…robotics ecosystem, we build risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems that solve the hardest problems in robotics and unlock the full potential of embodied intelligence. If you want…
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Blue Cruise Core Integration Engineer
Ford Global
Dearborn, MI
…enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best-in-Class behavior for features like…
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Sr DAS Support Engineer - Contract
Black Box
United States
The Senior DAS Support Engineer serves as the Level 3 escalation point and technical authority for distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless environments across healthcare and…
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SCADA Engineer
Consumers Energy
JACKSON, MI
The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Engineer is responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining SCADA systems that enable real-time monitoring and control of field…
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Eikon - Radar Firmware Engineer
Eikon Research Inc
Huntsville, AL
- $130,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Integration with computing systems/subsystems
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Senior Systems Engineer - CT
GE HealthCare
Waukesha, WI
The Senior Architect Systems Engineer has the responsibility to design and develop photon counting CT products delivering customer workflow, feature functionality, product quality,…
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Systems Engineer - CT
GE HealthCare
Waukesha, WI
The Systems Engineer has the responsibility to design and develop photon counting CT products delivering customer workflow, feature functionality, product quality, reliability,…
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Engineer- Product Definition
GE Vernova
Greenville, SC
The Electrical & Instrumentation Product Definition Engineering (PDE) team is responsible for the assembly and system integration of the latest Gas Turbine Accessory Electrical and…
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Optical Engineer
Insight Global
Huntsville, AL
- From $91 USD / hour
Insight Global is looking for an Optical Systems Engineer to support the development and design of advanced electro-optical systems used in sensor and seeker test environments. This…

SpaceX

Optical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA, United States

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Experience: 1+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

OPTICAL ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)

The Starlink Space Lasers team develops, produces, and deploys the most cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems in the world. We are looking for engineers to contribute to the development of laser communications terminals and imaging products for the groundbreaking constellation of Starlink satellites. All SpaceX optical systems (laser communication terminal and other optical products) require a blend of theoretical expertise, practical implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained systems.

As a SpaceX optical engineer, you will be responsible for free-space optical system design, validation, and operation. You will shape the future of laser communication systems and directly contribute to mission-critical applications such as next-generation star tracking system for precise navigation in space environments. You will build reliable, efficient systems by leading

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development, including design, analysis, and validation
Represent the optical system in program-level, cross-disciplinary trades and issue resolution
Define requirements for high-performant optical systems in challenging environmental conditions
Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations definition, and risk reduction testing
Participate in verification testing, including environmental qualification, performance characterization, reliability testing, and fault injection testing
Define and lead field testing of optical experiments and laser communication systems
Review test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution
Maintain link budgets, design specifications, and system capabilities data
Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure final designs can be manufactured in accordance with overall project goals
Collaborate with software and automation teams to develop tools and protocols for automated optical testing
Represent laser communications systems for reliability and risk discussions with internal reliability teams, management, customers, and vendors

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or other engineering/STEM discipline
2+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or precision mechanical design or testing (university lab, student project, or internship experience qualifies)
1+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g. C++, MATLAB, and/or Python)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline
Proficiency with optical analysis tools such as Zemax
Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser communication systems
Knowledge of and experience in lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optics testing/troubleshooting techniques, and signal integrity principles
Knowledge of and experience in free-space optical principles, optical component testing/troubleshooting techniques, precision metrology techniques, manufacturing and integration processes
Experience leading development of commercial communications products
Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications
Experience with pointing, acquisition, and tracking
Knowledge of and experience in atmospheric optical effects
Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Competence with optical test equipment (power meters, interferometer, laser sources)
Experience with infrared system alignment and characterization
Competence with Python scripting and a Linux operating system environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00 Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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