Role Description We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Optical Engineer/System Architect to lead the design, development, and testing of advanced free-space optical (FSO) communication systems leveraging novel optical technology. The position requires work at the intersection of photonics, laser systems, and space/airborne communications to build next-generation terminals for terrestrial, airborne, and space-based platforms. - Lead AOA and conceptual design of laser communication terminals and subsystems, including optical benches, beam steering modules, and acquisition/tracking mechanisms. - Develop link budgets, simulate end-to-end optical communication performance, and optimize for SWaP-C constraints. - Derive requirements for component selection, integration, and system-level validation (e.g., lasers, modulators, beam expanders, fiber optics). - Collaborate with electrical, RF, mechanical, and software external teams to integrate optical comm systems into airborne or space-qualified platforms. - Support optical alignment, calibration, and test (including pointing, tracking, and acquisition) in lab and field settings. - Engage in customer briefings, system requirement definition, and roadmap planning for optical comm architectures. - Author technical documents, system specs, and support IP and proposal development. Qualifications - M.S. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, free-space optical communication, or directed energy systems. - Hands-on expertise in laser systems, optical alignment, and fiber-coupled systems. - Familiarity with optical simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V, FRED) and MATLAB/Python. - Experience with optical communication protocols and pointing/tracking systems for free space optical communication or other applications. - Understanding optical link impairments, turbulence effects, and acquisition/tracking strategies. Requirements - Experience with space-qualified optical systems or flight hardware. - Knowledge of standards like CCSDS or optical inter-satellite link (OISL) protocols. - Familiarity with SWIR/MWIR optics, MEMS beam steering, or Risley prisms. - Background in secure communications, encryption, or waveform design. - Active security clearance or ability to obtain one. Benefits - Competitive compensation and equity packages. - Technical leadership in a rapidly advancing application space. - A collaborative, multidisciplinary team working on next-gen optical communications. - Opportunities for technical growth, system-level ownership, and leadership. - Flexible work environment with strong emphasis on innovation and impact.

• Review real-world data from deployed networks (logs, configurations, telemetry, event streams) • Label, classify, and analyze network behaviors, issues, and anomalies • Write scripts/tools to process, clean, and transform network data • Help define schemas and structure for large-scale data pipelines • Collaborate closely with the client team to improve data quality and usability for ML systems

• Review real-world data from deployed networks: logs, configs, telemetry, event streams • Label and classify network behaviors, issues, anomalies, and incident patterns • Help define schemas and structure for large-scale data pipelines that downstream ML models will train on

• Define and own secure system architectures for next-generation high-assurance embedded and stand-alone systems • Lead secure circuitry and system architecture practices, including isolation, key protection, and boundary definition • Design and oversee modular, scalable, low-SWaP solutions that meet mission, operational, environmental, and security needs • Translate customer and mission requirements into practical system, hardware, firmware, software, and security architectures • Provide technical leadership for certification, high-assurance evaluation, and related government approval processes • Identify certification-sensitive design decisions early and drive architecture choices that reduce approval risk • Own and manage technology roadmaps for secure systems, cryptographic architectures, AI/ML-enabled capabilities, and next-generation embedded security • Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/ML, edge processing, secure processors, FPGAs, MPSoCs, cryptographic components, and hardware roots of trust • Assess AI/ML technologies for mission value, implementation risk, data security, model trustworthiness, certification impact, and operational suitability • Collaborate with internal teams, customers, certification stakeholders, business development, and external partners to shape product strategies • Lead architecture reviews, design trades, implementation oversight, and technical risk mitigation across the product lifecycle • Lead training and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance the organization’s understanding of secure architecture principles and the integration of advanced and AI/ML technologies