Senior Optical Communications Engineer – Deep-Space Missions

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity in Long Beach, California is seeking a Senior Optical Communications Engineer to lead the design and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal. You will translate mission needs into performance requirements and work in a fast-paced environment pushing innovative technologies for interplanetary missions.

This role provides the unique opportunity to impact breakthrough science across the solar system while operating in a collaborative team setup. Excellent hands-on skills and communication abilities are paramount.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in laser communications, optical systems engineering, or spacecraft communications.
• Proven ability to take complex systems from concept through deployment.
• Hands-on proficiency in prototyping, including optics and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, design, development, and delivery of optical communications terminal.
• Translate mission needs into performance requirements and develop architectures.
• Lead development campaigns to evaluate technologies and validate performance.

Skills

Laser communications

Optical systems engineering

Spacecraft communications system development

Electromechanical prototyping

Optical communications subsystems including PAT

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Optics

Electronics

Job description

Relativity in Long Beach, California is seeking a Senior Optical Communications Engineer to lead the design and delivery of a deep-space optical communications terminal. You will translate mission needs into performance requirements and work in a fast-paced environment pushing innovative technologies for interplanetary missions.

This role provides the unique opportunity to impact breakthrough science across the solar system while operating in a collaborative team setup. Excellent hands-on skills and communication abilities are paramount.