Job Description
The role involves leading the design and development of next-generation satellite constellations, focusing on innovative optical, thermal, and communication systems through advanced physics and engineering techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture design of new satellite missions, including orbital parameters and system performance requirements.
- Invent and patent innovative solutions for optical payloads, thermal management, and communication links.
- Develop high-fidelity simulations to evaluate mission feasibility and hardware-software trade-offs.
- Contribute to external proposals and publish whitepapers or patent applications to protect technological advancements.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related field.
- 12 years of experience in satellite system design, with a specific focus on constellation-level engineering.
- Exceptional understanding of first-principles physics, including thermodynamics, orbital mechanics, and optics.
- Proficiency in Python and C for building custom multiphysics simulation tools.
- Solving hard engineering problems where thermal constraints directly conflict with optical or communication requirements.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard analysis tools.
- Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between theoretical research and flight-hardware production.
- Experience moving from a blank sheet concept to a breadboard or flight-ready prototype in a high-cadence environment.
- The position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary range based on location and experience (e.g., $217,900 - $272,400 in New York City, $231,500 - $289,400 in San Francisco, $203,300 - $254,100 US national)
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