Staff Optical Communications Engineer

A Staff Optical Communications Engineer at Relativity Space leads the end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of deep-space optical communications terminals for the Interplanetary Sciences Program. The role involves translating mission needs into system requirements, driving implementation through internal design or partnerships, and validating high-performance hardware for interplanetary missions. Candidates will operate in a fast-paced environment to prototype, test, and integrate complex electromechanical systems while collaborating across engineering teams.