Flex Schedule Optical Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering services and technology development. Visit us at www.relativedynamics.space.

Relative Dynamics is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer to perform design, development, calibration and evaluation of electro-optical elements, subsystems, and systems for spaceflight and ground- based systems. Included are lasers, detectors, and beam control assemblies. In this role, you will be employed by Relative Dynamics and assigned to work on projects at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. This is a full-time, on-site position and NOT eligible for remote work.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Provide fiber optic manufacturing, test, and characterization services for the Photonics Laboratories.

• Develop appropriate manufacturing and verification processes for the construction of high reliability fiber optic cables and fiber optic components/assemblies.

• Generation and maintenance of manufacturing work travelers and electro-optical of test logs

• Assist with the operation of thermal, thermal vacuum, and cryogenic test chambers for characterization of fiber optic cables and electro-optical components.

What You'll Need:

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electro-optics, or related technical field.

• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience in a laboratory/manufacturing environment.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future sponsorship.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated cleanroom work experience and training/certification.

• Demonstrated safe operation of electro-optical manufacturing and test equipment, including Class II-IV LASERs.

• Demonstrated experience in fusion fiber splicing of single core fibers.

• Demonstrated experience in the use of polymeric applications for high reliability photonic applications.

• Well organized, with the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated use of Labview, including writing/programming new code, editing and compiling existing code for the purposes of test automation.

• Experienced user of Matlab for analyzing, plotting and reporting of large datasets.

• Excellent English communication (verbal and written) skills

Desired Qualifications

• Co-op or post-graduate experience in fiber optic or electro-optic research or development

• NASA ESD training

• Prior NASA project work experience

Who You Are:

• Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

• Customer-focused, with the ability to support government and agency partners while maintaining high service standards

• Dependable and accountable, consistently meeting commitments in regulated and deadline-driven environments

• Productive and results-oriented, balancing quality, efficiency, and innovation across projects

• Collaborative team player who contributes to shared goals and overall organizational success

What You'll Enjoy:

• Grow your career with mobility, continuous learning, tuition reimbursement, and a personal development program in a culture that rewards innovation and impact

• Join a high-performing team that works together on meaningful, mission-driven work and support each other.

• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, 401(k) with match, PTO, company holidays, and community engagement opportunities

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.