Lead, Satellite Optical Payload Engineering

The role

The Lead, Satellite Optical Payload Engineering will spearhead the specification, integration, and testing of advanced optical payloads for satellite missions. This includes managing the end-to-end development lifecycle of optical inter-satellite links, time transfer, and laser ranging systems.

What you will do

• Build a team spanning technology development, integration, and manufacturing.
• Manage optical payload operations including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle from specification to in-orbit commissioning.
• Oversee the specification, integration, and evaluation of OISL, time transfer, and optical ranging.
• Oversee the architecture, procurement, and integration of high-bandwidth OISL.
• Direct the development and integration of high-precision optical time transfer systems.
• Guide the design and validation of laser-based ranging payloads.
• Manage a team of engineers and technicians through technical direction and mentorship.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, spacecraft bus teams, and ground segment developers.
• Oversee supplier selection and technical oversight for critical components.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field with extensive experience in OISL and optical systems design, construction, and analysis work experience
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with experience in OISL and optical systems design, construction, a
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing technical teams
• Demonstrated experience in operations within a product-oriented development environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of optical systems
• At least 2 years focused on space-based applications
• Demonstrated experience with high-data-rate optical communication systems
• Strong understanding of optical principles, laser systems, photodetectors, pointing/acquisition/tracking (PAT) systems, and optical link budgets
• Proven track record of working with software or hardware systems through the entire product life cycle
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• PhD in degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field with relevant optical system and communications design and analysis work experience
• Direct experience designing or developing systems for optical time transfer or laser ranging in a space environment
• Hands-on experience with the integration and testing of satellite payloads
• Familiarity with space environmental factors and mitigation techniques (radiation, thermal vacuum)
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools for optical systems (e.g., Zemax, Code V, MATLAB)
• Knowledge of relevant optical communication protocols and standards (e.g. SDA OCT standard)
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers for space hardware

About the company

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of commercial enterprise users and government users. The company is led by a team of highly experienced engineers with proven track records in the networking and satellite industries.