Senior Optical Communications Engineer

2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
IoT and Embedded Systems
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal.
  • Translate mission needs into system performance requirements.
  • Develop system architectures and drive implementation through in-house design or external partnerships.
  • Lead hands-on development campaigns to evaluate key technologies and validate performance.
  • Derisk interfaces and support early testing before full system integration.
  • Work across internal and external teams to turn concepts into hardware.
  • Move rapidly from analysis to prototypes to flight-ready systems while maintaining technical rigor.
  • Lead the effort to deliver a robust optical communications capability for interplanetary missions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in laser communications, optical systems engineering, or spacecraft communications system development.
  • Proven ability to take complex technical systems from concept through qualification, integration, and operational deployment.
  • Hands-on proficiency in electromechanical prototyping, including integration of optics, electronics, and mechanical subsystems such as gimbals, pointing mechanisms, and precision mounts.
  • Deep understanding of optical communications subsystems, including pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT), modems, and photonic hardware.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical details and drive decision-making across engineering and program teams.
  • Experience with spaceflight hardware environmental testing and qualification is preferred.
  • Familiarity with NASA or commercial spacecraft systems engineering processes in an applied New-Space manner is a plus.
  • Experience with deep-space or high-radiation avionics systems is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a hiring range of $160,000 to $214,000 USD.
  • Equity compensation.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Additional benefits and perks are available through Relativity Space's total rewards package.
  • Reasonable accommodation support for candidates who need it.

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