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Optical Communications Architect

impulsespace
Companyimpulsespace
CategoryMarketing
LocationRedondo Beach
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelLead
SalaryUSD 190k–240k
Posted
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer career page (pinpoint)
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Description
As the Architect of Optical Communications at Impulse,  you will be a senior technical contributor responsible for shaping the architecture of free-space optical communications systems. You will own the system-level models and trade studies that determine link margin, achievable data rate, terminal sizing, pointing requirements, optical throughput, receiver sensitivity, and end-to-end mission performance. This role is intended for an engineer who can operate at an architecture level while staying close to the hardware. You will build and maintain practical Python, MATLAB, or similar modeling tools, use those tools to make architecture recommendations, and translate the results into requirements for optical, electrical, GNC, software, mechanical, and test teams. Relevant experience may come from space optical communications, terrestrial fiber communications, coherent optical systems, high-data-rate telecom hardware, or adjacent optical/electrical communications systems. Prior space hardware experience is valuable but not required. Leveling will be commensurate with experience, with emphasis on senior, staff, or principal-level technical contribution.
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