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MANAGER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN
- $125,776 to $192,331 USD / year
You will serve as the Deputy Division Manager for the Electro-Optics Technology Division (LXN) or Radar Technologies Division (LXL) Division. | You will oversee execution of projects and…
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Director, Division of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Programs
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD
- $184,900 to $209,600 USD / year
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Electronics Engineer
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Fort Huachuca, AZ
- $56,039 to $118,569 USD / year
1. Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the…
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INTERDISCIPLINARY-COMMUNITY PLANNER/GENERAL ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Bremerton, WA · Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA · Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME
- $108,019 to $171,396 USD / year
…series, you must have a current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect (RA) from any state, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. You must provide a copy of your…
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY COMMUNITY PLANNER/GENERAL ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC
- $121,785 to $158,322 USD / year
…effectively delivering community management and professional development in alignment with the PDC Community Management Plan. | You will render technical criteria or code decisions or…
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ENGINEER
Naval Sea Systems Command
Port Hueneme, CA
- $146,632 to $197,200 USD / year
…the division's engineering products and processes used in the development and delivery of the current and future combat systems. | You will serve as the Division Lead Engineer for all…
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Senior Compiler Engineer - AI
NVIDIA USA
Remote, United States
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking…
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General Engineer
Customs and Border Protection
Euless, TX · Indianapolis, IN · Washington, DC · Aliso Viejo, CA
- $106,437 to $138,370 USD / year
Professional Registration or Licensure: Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District…
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Electronics Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlantic City, NJ
- $123,171 to $190,953 USD / year
This position serves as electronics engineer and engineering lead within a NAS Enterprise Weather & Aeronautical Information Systems Team, AJW-1710, providing advanced expertise in support…
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Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New York, NY
- $125,431 to $163,062 USD / year
…Professional registration or licensure - Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District…
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IC Test Engineer
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Santa Rosa, CA
This job will be part of the Keysight Technology Organization, which helps Keysight be first to market, focusing on top opportunities and market trends that address unmet needs. As an IC…
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Senior AI/ML Engineer
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, MN
- $120,100 to $214,500 USD / year
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes…
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Data Center Technician II
Google
Council Bluffs, IA
…state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like…
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, ML
PlayStation Global
Madison, WI
PlayStation is seeking a Sr Software Development Engineer in Test, ML to join our Madison team and lead quality efforts for machine learning-powered products and services. You will partner…
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Software Engineer TS/SCI CI Poly Required (Java/J2EE)
MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group
Annapolis Junction · Annapolis Junction, MD
…critical operations. The team practices DevOps, Behavior-Driven Development and test automation, and every engineer contributes from requirements to…
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Cleared Java Developer / Software Engineer
MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group
Annapolis Junction · Annapolis Junction, MD
…critical operations. The team practices DevOps, Behavior-Driven Development and test automation, and every engineer contributes from requirements to…
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CRM Lead Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $80,000 to $131,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced CRM Lead Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for an enterprise Salesforce CRM platform. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of CRM…
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Lead DevOps Engineer
London Stock Exchange Group Holdings Inc
St. Loui, MO
…barriers and encourage partnership, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and exciting experience for our…
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Managing Director, AI GTM (Banking and Financial Services) - REMOTE
NTT DATA Americas, Inc.
Plano
- $150,000 to $350,000 USD / year
15+ years of experience in consulting, technology services, business development or client leadership, including significant time in a client facing commercial role.
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Forward Deploy Engineer Guatemala
Breakmark
NY
Whether you’re already working with agentic AI or are an experienced software engineer ready to focus on it, this role offers the opportunity to take systems from initial discovery through…
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Lead, IPTL Software Engineer (Optical Space Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)
L3Harris
Wilmington, MA
…real-time software, RTOS environments such as VxWorks, and development of EGSE and test systems for optical payload integration and test. This role requires technical leadership across the…
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Sr Spec, Integration & Test Engineering
L3Harris
Wilmington, MA
L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Lead, Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The…
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Associate, Integration & Test Engineering
L3Harris
Wilmington, MA
L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for an Associate, Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA.…
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Test Engineer, New College Graduate, (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)
Teradyne
North Reading, MA
Seeking a Test Engineer to fill an opportunity in the New Products Introduction Pilot Line department with a primary focus on supporting the Silicon Photonics market. This is the perfect…
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Software Engineer Co-op (January 2027)
RTX Corporation
marlborough, MA
The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop,…

SpaceX

Space Lasers 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.

SPACE LASERS 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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