Principal Optical Network Engineer (Starlink Ground Network)

Redmond, WAfull time

On Site

senior

$180k–$260k

H1B: no

SpaceX The Principal Optical Network Engineer at SpaceX designs and develops optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network. This role includes developing test stations, automation software, and collaborating to scale the network's physical layer.

Responsibilities

Design and develop optical connectivity solutions for the Starlink ground network infrastructure
Develop and maintain lab and production test stations for new product qualification and root cause analysis of operational fleet hardware
Develop modular, reusable test and automation software in Python for engineering design verification
Work with ground networking and space network teams to scale the Starlink network physical layer and optimize traffic flow
Develop tools and solutions to proactively monitor the health and availability of the optical infrastructure and lead continuous reliability improvement initiatives

Qualification

Demonstrated ability to take initiativeExperience in optical network designExperience performing data extraction

Required

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or an engineering discipline
7+ years of experience in designing optical experiments and developing test automation (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience all qualify)

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work both independently and within team to achieve high-quality results
Fundamental understanding of DWDM transmission systems, communications theory, and/or integrated photonics or optical subsystems
Experience in optical network design, planning, and DWDM system performance analysis
Hands-on experience with optical device or system level test and characterization
Experience in designing and creating test software infrastructure
Experience in any scripting/programming language (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Experience performing data extraction, visualization and analysis using programming languages (e.g., Python) or SQL
Experience with IP networking and traffic flow fundamentals

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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