# Staff Optical Communications Engineer

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1ee5e8de-b958-4e90-a491-37248858fe9c

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Staff
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 188000 – 251000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the end-to-end development of optical communications terminals for deep-space missions, translating scientific requirements into flight-ready hardware. It suits experienced optical or spacecraft communications engineers who thrive owning complex systems from concept through deployment and enjoy hands-on prototyping in a fast-paced startup environment.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- 7+ years of laser communications, optical systems engineering, or spacecraft communications system development
- Ability to lead complex technical systems from concept through qualification, integration, and deployment
- Hands-on proficiency in electromechanical prototyping with optics, electronics, and mechanical subsystems
- Deep understanding of optical communications subsystems including PAT, modems, and photonic hardware
- Strong communication skills for synthesizing technical information and driving cross-functional decisions

## Nice to have

- Experience with spaceflight hardware environmental testing and qualification
- Familiarity with NASA or commercial spacecraft systems engineering processes in a New-Space context
- Experience with deep-space or high-radiation avionics systems

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8575420002?gh_jid=8575420002