Star Catcher
Optical Systems Engineer
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- No salary listed
- Mid level
- On-site · Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Star Catcher is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of its innovative Star Catcher Network, a space-based orbital power grid. This role involves designing, modeling, and testing free space optical systems for power transmission between spacecraft, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting business development. If you're passionate about advancing space utilization and enjoy hands-on engineering, this could be a great fit.
What you'll do
- Design and develop free space optical systems for spacecraft power transmission.
- Conduct system architecture and design analysis for optical performance.
- Perform system performance modeling and simulations.
- Build and utilize prototypes and testbeds for system validation.
- Define and document system architecture and requirements.
- Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams.
What they're looking for
- Optical system design
- Laser-based systems
- Optical transmission systems modeling
- Simulation
- MatLab
- Excel
- Configuration management
- Problem-solving
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Impactful work with a vision to expand space utilization
- Opportunity to support business development efforts
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with optical system modeling and simulation tools.
- Explain your approach to designing free space optical systems for power transmission.