Senior Optical Communications Engineer, Deep-Space Missions

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Long Beach is seeking a Staff Optical Communications Engineer to design and develop a deep-space optical communications terminal. The role involves translating mission needs into system performance requirements, leading development campaigns, and delivering crucial technologies for interplanetary missions. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have extensive experience in optical systems engineering or laser communications. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical details.
• Proven ability to take complex technical systems from concept through operational deployment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work across internal and external teams to deliver a robust, high-performance optical communications capability.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

7+ years of experience in laser communications or optical systems engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Long Beach is seeking a Staff Optical Communications Engineer to design and develop a deep-space optical communications terminal. The role involves translating mission needs into system performance requirements, leading development campaigns, and delivering crucial technologies for interplanetary missions. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have extensive experience in optical systems engineering or laser communications. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.