Free Space Optical Communication Expert (m/w/x)

Your way into the future

Join us as a Free Space Optical Communication Expert (m/w/x) – and work with us on changing the future!

We are looking for a highly skilled expert in Free Space Optics (FSO) with ideally over five years of hands‑on experience in optical communication systems. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FSO communication links, tackling challenges related to optical wavefront errors, signal‑to‑noise ratio (SNR), bit error rate (BER), and overall system performance.

Join our team to drive cutting‑edge advancements in high‑speed, long‑range optical data transmission!

What awaits you at Mynaric

• Design, develop, and test FSO communication systems in laboratory and field environments.
• Work on the setup, alignment, and calibration of optical communication testbeds.
• Analyze and optimize system performance based on SNR, BER, and wavefront error metrics.
• Conduct research and development in laser beam propagation, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, optical amplifiers and adaptive optics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including HW, SW, Mechanical engineers to enhance system capabilities.
• Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Lead projects and deliver on time basis.

What you bring with you

• 5+ years of experience in Free Space Optical Communication systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Fiber and Free Space Optics laboratory setups.
• Strong understanding of optical wavefront errors, SNR, BER, and link budget analysis.
• Experience with using optical design and simulation tools (e.g., Zemax, Code V, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools).
• Knowledge of adaptive optics, beam steering, and pointing error.

What we offer you

Have you always wanted to wear your favorite space outfit to work? Then you are exactly the right fit for us! Forget the office politics and come and work with inspiring colleagues from all over the world as you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity.

We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer, so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

So, if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the world!

Über uns

Mynaric ermöglicht als Pionier der Laserkommunikation extrem schnelle und sichere kabellose Datenübertragung zwischen Satelliten, Drohnen und dem Boden. Die Produkte werden von namhaften internationalen Technologiekonzernen zum Aufbau weltumspannender Kommunikationsnetzwerke verwendet. Das entstehende Internet über den Wolken soll die bisher unverbundenen 3 Milliarden Menschen vernetzen, das Internet of Things bis in die entlegensten Ecken der Erde bringen und die internationale Kommunikation sicherer denn je machen.