Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Electronics, Communication Engineering, or related field

Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves developing and testing optical communication hardware for satellite inter-satellite links, focusing on high-speed device characterization and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Design and prototype optical communication hardware
Perform high-speed device characterization
Lead verification and qualification testing
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues
Analyze large data volumes for design improvements

Technical Overview

The position requires expertise in optical hardware, high-frequency electronics, and test automation, with experience in lasers, detectors, and high-speed measurement equipment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hardware engineer with 5+ years of experience in optical communication systems, specializing in high-speed device characterization, lasers, and detectors. They are skilled in test automation and interdisciplinary collaboration, with advanced degrees preferred.

Must-Have Skills

Hardware developmentOptical communication systemsHigh-speed device characterizationExperience with lasers and detectorsTest automation

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's or PhD in PhysicsElectronicsOptical EngineeringHigh-frequency electronicsInterdisciplinary collaborationDesign verification and qualification testing

Tools & Platforms

OscilloscopesNetwork analyzersSpectrum analyzersHigh-speed test equipmentElectrical probe stations

Required Skills

Hardware engineeringOptical communicationHigh-speed characterizationLasersDetectorsModulatorsOptical fiberTest automationData analysisElectrical probe stations

Hard Skills

Hardware engineeringOptical communicationHigh-speed characterizationLasersDetectorsModulatorsOptical fiberTest automationData analysisElectrical probe stationsHigh-frequency test equipment

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingAmbiguity toleranceCollaborationCommunicationInnovation

Certifications

Preferred

Master's Degree in PhysicsElectronicsOptical EngineeringPhD in PhysicsElectronicsOptical Engineering

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace

Job Function Hardware development and testing for optical communication systems

Keywords for Your Resume

Hardware engineeringOptical communicationHigh-speed characterizationLasersDetectorsModulatorsOptical fiberTest automationData analysisElectrical probe stationsHigh-frequency test equipmentDesign verificationQualification testingInterdisciplinary collaborationHigh-speed devices

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with high-frequency test equipment, No background in optical communication hardware, Inability to work with lasers and detectors, No experience with test automation

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