Lead, Satellite Optical Payload Engineering

Lead, Satellite Optical Payload Engineering

Logos Space is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system purpose-built to serve the connectivity needs of commercial enterprise users and government users. We will help fill an important gap in the market, providing resilient, high‑performance satellite‑based connectivity services worldwide. Business customers have contracts with agreed‑upon performance standards for their broadband, and Logos builds these capabilities into the system from the beginning.

Speed and reliability are the foundation of the system. Logos is designed to extend cloud and data‑center network connectivity anywhere in the world to fixed, seaborne, and airborne terminals.

Logos is led by a team of highly experienced engineers with proven track records in the networking and satellite industries.

• Build a team that spans from technology development of OISL applications and associated technology, integration of internally and externally developed systems, and at‑scale manufacturing of integrated capabilities.
• Manage all operations of the optical payload, including cost, schedule, and performance within a highly dynamic startup environment.
• Lead the end‑to‑end development lifecycle of satellite optical payloads, from specification definition through detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, testing, and in‑orbit commissioning. This includes both procurement or construction of various systems and subsystems.
• Responsible for the overall advanced optical payload specification, integration, and evaluation of optical inter‑satellite links (OISL), optical‑based time transfer, optical ranging, and satellite position measurements.
• Oversee the architecture, procurement, and integration of high‑bandwidth (100 Gbps and beyond) optical inter‑satellite links, ensuring robust performance, pointing accuracy, and link stability.
• Direct the development and/or integration of high‑precision optical time transfer systems for synchronization across the satellite constellation and ground segments.
• Guide the design and validation of laser‑based ranging payloads for precise orbit determination.
• Manage a team of engineers and technicians, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, spacecraft bus teams, ground segment developers, and program management to ensure payload compatibility and mission success.
• Oversee supplier selection, management, and technical oversight for critical optical components and subsystems.
• Develop and manage payload development budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Lead technical reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR), anomaly investigations, and risk management activities related to optical payloads.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and potential advancements in space‑based optical systems.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and briefings to internal stakeholders and external partners/customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field with extensive experience in OISL and optical systems design, construction, and analysis.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a STEM field with experience in OISL and optical systems design, construction, and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience in operations within a product‑oriented development environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of optical systems, with at least 2 years focused on space‑based applications.
• Experience with high‑data‑rate optical communication systems (e.g., free‑space optical communications, OISL).
• Strong understanding of optical principles, laser systems, photodetectors, pointing/acquisition/tracking (PAT) systems, and optical link budgets.
• Proven track record of working with software or hardware systems through the entire product life cycle, from conceptual designs and trade‑offs through detailed design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing, deployment, and…