Staff Optical Communications Engineer

Relativity Space

Long Beach, US
$188,000—$251,000 usd py
On-site
Deep-space optical communications terminal
Laser communications systems
Pointing, acquisition, and tracking (pat)
Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Optical Communications Engineer to lead the development of deep-space optical communications terminals for their Interplanetary Sciences Program. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in optical systems engineering and be adept at transforming complex technical systems from concept to deployment

Job Summary

  • Own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal.
  • Lead hands-on development campaigns to evaluate key technologies, derisk interfaces, and validate performance before full system integration.
  • Lead the effort to deliver a robust, high-performance optical communications capability that enables breakthrough science across the solar system.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Optical Communications Engineer to lead the development of deep-space optical communications terminals for their Interplanetary Sciences Program. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in optical systems engineering and be adept at transforming complex technical systems from concept to deployment.

Salary

$188,000—$251,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep-space optical communications terminal
  • Laser communications systems
  • Pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT)
  • Electromechanical prototyping
  • Optics, electronics, and mechanical subsystems integration

Nice-to-have

  • Spaceflight hardware environmental testing
  • New-Space spacecraft systems engineering
  • Deep-space avionics systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field
  • 7+ years of experience in laser communications or optical systems
  • Proven ability to take complex technical systems from concept through qualification
  • Hands-on proficiency in electromechanical prototyping
  • Deep understanding of optical communications subsystems

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