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All SpaceX optical systems (laser communication terminal and other optical products) require a blend of theoretical expertise, practical implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained systems. Experience with mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components.

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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.<br/><br/><strong>SPACE LASERS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)</strong><br/><br/>Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. <br/><br/>The SpaceX satellite engineering teams develop, produce, and deploy the most cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems and observation payloads in the world. We are looking for engineers to contribute to the development of laser communications terminals and imaging products for the groundbreaking constellation of Starshield satellites. All SpaceX optical systems (laser communication terminal and other optical products) require a blend of theoretical expertise, practical implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained systems. <br/><br/>As a Starshield space lasers engineer, you will be responsible for free-space optical system design, validation, and operation. You will shape the future of laser communication systems and directly contribute to mission-critical applications such as next-generation star tracking system for precise navigation in space environments. <br/><br/><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><br/><ul><li>Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development, including design, analysis, and validation </li><li>Represent the optical system in program-level, cross-disciplinary trades and issue resolution </li><li>Define requirements for high-performant optical systems in challenging environmental conditions </li><li>Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations definition, and risk reduction testing </li><li>Participate in verification testing, including environmental qualification, performance characterization, reliability testing, and fault injection testing </li><li>Define and lead field testing of optical experiments and laser communication systems </li><li>Review test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution </li><li>Maintain link budgets, design specifications, and system capabilities data </li><li>Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure final designs can be manufactured in accordance with overall project goals </li><li>Collaborate with software and automation teams to develop tools and protocols for automated optical testing </li><li>Represent laser communications systems for reliability and risk discussions with internal reliability teams, management, customers, and vendors </li></ul><br/><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, or other engineering/STEM discipline </li><li>2+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or electrical/mechanical design or testing (university lab, student project, or internship experience qualifies) </li><li>1+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g. C++, MATLAB, and/or Python) </li></ul><br/><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong><br/><ul><li>Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline </li><li>Proficiency with optical analysis tools such as Zemax </li><li>Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser communication systems </li><li>Experience with mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components</li><li>Opto-mechanical design and analysis experience with precision mounting and steering mechanisms </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optics testing/troubleshooting techniques, and signal integrity principles </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in free-space optical principles, optical component testing/troubleshooting techniques, precision metrology techniques, manufacturing and integration processes </li><li>Experience leading development of commercial communications products </li><li>Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications </li><li>Experience with pointing, acquisition, and tracking </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in atmospheric optical effects </li><li>Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data </li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere </li><li>Competence with optical test equipment (power meters, interferometer, laser sources) </li><li>Experience with infrared system alignment and characterization </li><li>Competence with Python scripting and a Linux operating system environment </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><br/><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br/><ul><li>Working extended hours and weekends as needed </li><li>Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing</li></ul><br/><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</strong><br/><br/>Pay range: <br/><br/>Space Lasers Engineer/Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year<br/><br/>Space Lasers Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year <br/><br/>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.<br/><br/>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.<br/><br/><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br/><ul><li> Learn more about the ITAR here. </li></ul><br/>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.<br/><br/>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

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Space Lasers Engineer (Starshield)

Acceptance Testing

Affirmative Action

Analog Microwave or Power

Analysis Skills

Automation Systems

Budgeting

C++ Programming Language

Communication Skills

Communication Systems

Compensation and Benefits

Computer Programming

Computer Skills

Concept of Operations (CONOPS)

DRAM

Digital/Analog Converter

Double Data Rate SDRAM

Electrical Design

Ethernet

FPGA

Fiber Optics

Field Trials

Government

Hardware Development

High Reliability Software

IR (Infrared)

Injections

Integration Testing

Interviewing Skills

Laboratory

Laser Communications

Laser Science

Leadership

Linux Operating System

MATLAB

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Methods

Manufacturing/Industrial Processes

Mechanical Design

Mechanical Testing

Metrology

Mixed Signal Circuits

Optical Engineering

Optics

Photonics

Physics

Power Amplifier

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Product Development

Programming Languages

Python Programming/Scripting Language

Quality Assurance Methodology

Reliability Testing

Requirements Management

Risk

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

SERDES

Signal Integrity

Stock Purchase Plans

Supply Chain

System Integration (SI)

System Validation

Systems Reliability

Test Automation

Test Data

Test Design

Test Equipment

Test Lab

Testing

Trade Studies

Wheel/Front-End Loader

Writing Skills

IRecruitee

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.<br/><br/><strong>SR. SPACE LASERS ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)</strong><br/><br/>Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. <br/><br/>The SpaceX satellite engineering teams develop, produce, and deploy the most cutting-edge satellite free-space optical communication systems and observation payloads in the world. We are looking for engineers to contribute to the development of laser communications terminals and imaging products for the groundbreaking constellation of Starshield satellites. All SpaceX optical systems (laser communication terminal and other optical products) require a blend of theoretical expertise, practical implementation skills, and a passion for solving complex problems in real-time, resource-constrained systems. <br/><br/>As a Starshield space lasers engineer, you will be responsible for free-space optical system design, validation, and operation. You will shape the future of laser communication systems and directly contribute to mission-critical applications such as next-generation star tracking system for precise navigation in space environments. <br/><br/><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><br/><ul><li>Apply optics and photonics knowledge to optical system development, including design, analysis, and validation </li><li>Represent the optical system in program-level, cross-disciplinary trades and issue resolution </li><li>Define requirements for high-performant optical systems in challenging environmental conditions </li><li>Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations definition, and risk reduction testing </li><li>Participate in verification testing, including environmental qualification, performance characterization, reliability testing, and fault injection testing </li><li>Define and lead field testing of optical experiments and laser communication systems </li><li>Review test data and lead anomaly investigation and resolution </li><li>Maintain link budgets, design specifications, and system capabilities data </li><li>Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure final designs can be manufactured in accordance with overall project goals </li><li>Collaborate with software and automation teams to develop tools and protocols for automated optical testing </li><li>Represent laser communications systems for reliability and risk discussions with internal reliability teams, management, customers, and vendors </li></ul><br/><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, or other engineering/STEM discipline </li><li>5+ years of hands-on laboratory or work experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, or electrical/mechanical design or testing </li><li>3+ years of experience in a computer programming language (e.g. C++, MATLAB, and/or Python) </li></ul><br/><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong><br/><ul><li>Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline </li><li>Proficiency with optical analysis tools such as Zemax </li><li>Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser communication systems </li><li>Experience with mixed-signal circuits, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, SERDES, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components</li><li>Opto-mechanical design and analysis experience with precision mounting and steering mechanisms </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optics testing/troubleshooting techniques, and signal integrity principles </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in free-space optical principles, optical component testing/troubleshooting techniques, precision metrology techniques, manufacturing and integration processes </li><li>Experience leading development of commercial communications products </li><li>Experience with hardware development for high-reliability applications </li><li>Experience with pointing, acquisition, and tracking </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in atmospheric optical effects </li><li>Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data </li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere </li><li>Competence with optical test equipment (power meters, interferometer, laser sources) </li><li>Experience with infrared system alignment and characterization </li><li>Competence with Python scripting and a Linux operating system environment </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><br/><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br/><ul><li>Working extended hours and weekends as needed </li><li>Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing</li></ul><br/><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</strong><br/><br/>Pay range: <br/><br/>Space Lasers Engineer/Senior: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00/per year<br/><br/>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.<br/><br/>Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.<br/><br/><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br/><ul><li> Learn more about the ITAR here. </li></ul><br/>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.<br/><br/>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to

Sr. Space Lasers Engineer (Starshield)

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About RBC Bearings Incorporated:RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace, and defense markets.

<div>RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense, and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.<strong><br/><br/>Please copy and paste the following link to apply to our corporate career page: </strong>https://recruiting.ultipro.com/ROL1001RBCAI/JobBoard/323503a8-be53-4e45-a425-31ab5d011434/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=99fa6261-1664-4f0b-be84-44b152f95bc1<strong><br/></strong><br/></div><div><strong>Essential Functions of the Job:</strong></div><ul><li>Operate marking equipment including electro-etching units, laser engravers, dot peening units, and ink stampers to label parts accurately.</li><li>Inspect parts for correct identification and quality standards before and after marking.</li><li>Perform wrapping, boxing, and labeling of parts according to packaging specifications and customer requirements.</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.</li><li>Follow safety protocols and production procedures to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.</li><li>Record job completion details and report any defects or equipment issues to supervisors.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><em>The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.<br/></em><br/></div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li>High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Proficiency in operating marking equipment and tools.</li><li>Strong attention to detail for accurate labeling and defect detection.</li><li>Effective manual dexterity for wrapping and boxing parts efficiently.</li><li>Basic computer skills for logging work or referencing job instructions.</li><li>Good time management to meet production deadlines.</li><li>Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.</li><li>Capability to lift and handle parts of varying sizes and weights up to 25lbs.</li><li>Ability to work independently or as part of a team.</li><li>Capacity to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.</li><li>Willingness to adapt to changing production needs.</li></ul><div><br/></div><div><strong>Physical & Environmental Factors:</strong></div><div>Physical Requirements: Standing for extended periods, repetitive hand and arm movements, lifting and carrying up to 25lbs, and manual dexterity for handling small components and operating marking equipment.<br/><br/></div><div>Environmental Conditions: Exposure to industrial noise, working around marking chemicals (e.g., ink, etching solutions) with proper PPE, and temperature variations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.<br/><br/></div><div><strong>This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders] or have refugee or asylee status.</strong><br/><br/></div><div><strong><em>Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California.  The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs. </em></strong><strong><br/></strong><br/></div><div><strong>Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00/hour.<br/><br/>Please apply directly at: </strong>https://recruiting.ultipro.com/ROL1001RBCAI/JobBoard/323503a8-be53-4e45-a425-31ab5d011434/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=99fa6261-1664-4f0b-be84-44b152f95bc1</div><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></strong><em> to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.<br/></em><br/></div><div><em>Reference #42.1-1</em></div><br/><br/><strong>About RBC Bearings Incorporated:</strong><p>RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.</p>

RBC Bearings Incorporated

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Computer Workstations

Detail Oriented

Lift/Move 25 Pounds

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Physical Demands

Quality Metrics

Safety/Work Safety

Team Player

Time Management

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