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$142,000 – $214,000
Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role designs the structural and mechanical systems that hold optical instruments steady through extreme temperature swings, launch forces, and orbital conditions for deep-space science missions. You'll work at the intersection of optics and mechanics, ensuring precision alignment in harsh environments that most engineers never see.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years opto-mechanical design experience for precision optical systems
- Understanding of opto-mechanical design principles
- CAD modeling proficiency for optical or precision mechanical assemblies
- FEA experience evaluating structures for gravity sag, thermal distortion, and vibration response
Nice to have
- Thermal effects on optical alignment knowledge including CTE mismatch
- Space opto-mechanical hardware or environment experience
- Contamination-sensitive hardware and optical coatings familiarity
- Materials knowledge: aluminum alloys, stainless steel fasteners, optics-compatible adhesives