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Optical Systems Engineer, ‑Space Navigation

Job in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, USA
Listing for: SpaceX
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 135000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 135000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Optical Systems Engineer, Free‑Space Navigation

SpaceX is seeking an Optical Engineer to own free-space optical system design for a navigation sensor blending a visible camera and IR sensing. You will lead optics, detectors, and electronics, validating assemblies and driving trades across multiple disciplines for high-volume production.

The role requires hands-on experience in optics, imaging, and software (C++, Python, MATLAB) and a track record with precision hardware in challenging environments.

This posting is for the Optical Systems Engineer, Free‑Space Navigation role at SpaceX, based in Hawthorne, CA, United States.

Our team is growing, and we are hiring a Optical Systems Engineer, Free‑Space Navigation in Hawthorne, CA, United States.

This opening is for the Optical Systems Engineer, Free‑Space Navigation role at Space

X.

We are seeking a motivated Optical Systems Engineer, Free‑Space Navigation to join SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, United States.

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