Logos Space

Logos Space

Lead, Satellite Optical Payload Engineering

Mountain View or San Diego · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago
MATLABProcurementSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

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

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience with high-data-rate optical communication systems (e.g., free-space optical communications, OISL).
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • PhD in degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with relevant optical system and communications design and analysis work experience
  • 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.‍
  • Logos Space Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and diverse perspectives among employees.
  • Offers will be contingent on the candidate's ability to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

Compensation

  • This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

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