Job Description

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Your way into the future

We are seeking a

Senior Research Strategist

with deep expertise in Satellite Communication Systems, preferable knowledge in (

Optical

Communications)

– to define architectures for next-generation systems, including the support / lead of the preparation of technical proposals. This role blends advanced system engineering with competitive proposal development to secure funding and contracts for cutting-edge programs.

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What awaits you at Mynaric

Author and integrate

technical sections of proposals, white papers, and RFP responses

, translating complex designs into compelling narratives. Lead

concept development, system-level design, and architecture definition

of portfolio-complementing new technical solutions for FSO, QKD, etc. Develop

end-to-end link budgets, performance models, and risk analyses

for proposed architectures. Define

system requirements, interfaces, and verification plans

across multiple subsystems. Collaborate with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, and research institutions to coordinate technical inputs for proposals. Provide

technical leadership

during proposal reviews and design reviews.
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What you bring with you

Master’s or PhD in

Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science

, or a related field. Proven track record of

architecting and/or winning funded projects

in the national and international environment (ESA, EC, etc.). Proven experience in

system-level design

, preferable in Free Space Optical Communication. Ability to produce

link budgets, performance simulations, and trade-off analyses

. Strong technical writing and presentation skills. Familiarity with

ESA

and EC funding processes.
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What we offer you

Expertise in

photonics, laser systems, modulation formats, and PAT (pointing, acquisition, tracking)

subsystems. Expertise in system design of satellite communication systems Knowledge of

quantum communication protocols.

Experience leading

international, multidisciplinary teams

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About us

Mynaric produces optical fiber for the skies and, as a pioneer in laser communications, enables extremely fast and secure wireless data transmission between satellites, drones and the ground. The products are used by well-known international technology companies to build global communication networks. The emerging Internet over the clouds will connect the previously disconnected 3 billion people, bring the Internet of Things to the remotest corners of the earth and make international communication more secure than ever.