NantNova designs, builds, and flies space-qualified optical communication terminals. Join the team behind the SatLight™ series — the next generation of satellite laser links for LEO, MEO, and GEO constellations.
NantNova exists to build the optical communication systems that will define how humanity connects in space. Our SatLight™ terminals — from compact 25 mm aperture units to full constellation platforms — are designed, assembled, and space-qualified entirely in the United States. Every subsystem, from photonic modulators to data processing electronics, is engineered under one roof.
Our technology has accumulated 3+ years of continuous on-orbit operation on JAXA’s LEO-to-GEO optical link. We hold 26+ space-qualified SKUs with flight-proven heritage, and our terminals achieve beacon-less acquisition in under 60 seconds. This is real hardware flying real missions — not a slide deck waiting for funding.
When you join NantNova, you don’t work on a fragment of the problem. You see the full arc: optical design, electronic subsystems, satellite terminal integration, and mission operations. Whether you are building the photonic engine, writing the FPGA firmware, or qualifying hardware for launch — your work will operate in orbit.
Work on optical communication terminals with 26+ space-qualified SKUs and 3+ years of on-orbit heritage. Our SatLight™ series spans compact terminals, constellation platforms, and ground stations — all designed for the demands of LEO, MEO, and GEO.
Our products are not prototypes waiting for a launch date. They are flying in space right now, enabling optical communication links between satellites. The hardware you build will operate in orbit.
From photonic subsystems to complete satellite terminal assembly, you see the full picture. Design an optical module in the morning, test a flight unit in the afternoon. No black boxes, no hand-waving.
Startup energy meets aerospace ambition. Every engineer has a direct line to the mission. You will not be a cog—you will be a critical contributor shaping technical direction and product roadmap.
We are building domestic photonic manufacturing capability from the ground up. A 100% US supply chain for space-qualified optical systems—because national security demands it and the technology warrants it.
3+ years of continuous operation on JAXA’s LEO-to-GEO optical communication link. Our flight heritage is not theoretical—it is measured in years of photons crossing the void.
We are hiring across every layer of the stack—from optical subsystem design to satellite terminal integration. If you do not see a perfect fit, submit a general application.
Don’t see a role that fits? We are always interested in hearing from exceptional people. Send us your resume and tell us what you want to build.
Join the team behind the SatLight™ series — space-qualified optical communication terminals flying on real missions today. From photonic subsystems to complete satellite platforms, your work will operate in orbit.