Sr. Optical Transceiver Engineer - High Speed Links, Satelites (Starlink)

The role

You will design, validate, and operate optical datacom systems for Starlink satellites. This role involves developing optical physical layer systems and interconnect systems to convey high bandwidth data within payloads.

What you will do

• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to data communication system development
• Represent the optical data communication network in program-level trades and issue resolution
• Perform trade space analysis to minimize SWaP-C while meeting requirements
• Participate in verification testing including environmental, functional, reliability, and fault injection testing
• Review test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution
• Maintain link models, design specifications, and system capabilities data
• Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams
• Collaborate with software and automation teams to develop tools and protocols
• Represent optical datacom systems for reliability and risk discussions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or other engineering/STEM discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in photonics, SERDES/optical DSP design, or signal integrity design
• 5+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g. C++, MATLAB, and/or Python)
• Working extended hours and weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Nice to have

• Master's degree or PhD in physics, computer science, or an engineering/STEM discipline
• Proficiency with data communication system simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, VPI Photonics, or Lumerical Interconnect
• Proficiency with signal integrity design tools such as HFSS, HFSS 3D Layout or CST
• Proficiency with optical design tools such as Zemax
• Hands-on experience in system design, integration, tuning/optimization, and test of data communication systems
• Knowledge of and experience in SERDES, signal equalization/conditioning/decision functional blocks
• Knowledge of and experience in lasers, modulators, photodiodes, fiber optics, optics testing/troubleshooting techniques, high speed drivers and TIAs, optical DSP, SERDES, differential copper channels,
• Knowledge of and experience in guided mode and fiber optics principles, photonic integrated circuit testing/troubleshooting techniques, manufacturing and integration processes
• Knowledge of and experience in signal integrity principles, copper channel testing/troubleshooting techniques, SI feature simulation and optimization, end-to-end modelling of SI impact on system perfo
• Experience leading development of commercial transceivers and data communications products

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the

About the company

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.