Chief Architect, Free-Space Optical Terminals (OCTs)

Posted 9 days ago

physics worldBroomfield (CO)

Architectural and Engineering Managers Space Research and Technology

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About the role

Skyloom, an IonQ company, seeks a Chief Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation Optical Communication Terminals (OCTs) for government and commercial space missions. You will drive system architecture, optimize performance, and guide multidisciplinary teams across RF, software, FPGA, and optics. The role offers leadership opportunities, with involvement in R&D for advanced free-space optical links, adaptive optics, and beam steering, while ensuring

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