What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Systems Engineer, Taara position at X: The Moonshot Factory?
About the Team :
Project Taara focuses on delivering high-throughput and long-range connectivity via free-space optical communication (FSOC) links that use light (eye-safe lasers) propagating between two terminals to wirelessly transmit high speed data. Taara's beams are very narrow, making them prone to misalignment and requiring novel controllers to maintain connectivity. Project Taara is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to define and implement the next generation pointing and tracking algorithms for wireless optical communication systems.
About the Role :
Project Taara is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to define and implement the next generation pointing and tracking algorithms for wireless optical communication systems.
How you will make 10x impact :
- Develop next-generation control algorithms and hardware to improve tracking system capabilities.
- Prototype solutions through algorithmic research, simulation, hardware implementation, and field validation.
- Define the hardware and software architecture and perform the sensor and actuator selection and characterization.
- Work closely with various teams to balance short-term and long-term priorities and tasks to maximize project learnings
- Stay up-to-date on the latest control system technologies and trends
- Own the design of a controller architecture for a unique application that will be implemented on thousands of autonomous products in the field
What you should have :
It would be great if you also had these :
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000 - $165,000 bonuses benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, or benefits.
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at : x-accommodation-request@x.team .
Salary : $122,000 - $165,000
