Power Systems Engineer I – Test & Launch

🏢 Summary: Electrical Engineer role supporting the design, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems for rocket propulsion and stage test facilities. The position involves leading electrical utility projects, managing contractors, and ensuring reliable AC power systems for test complexes. This role directly contributes to flight readiness by developing and operating critical test infrastructure. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Minimum 1 year experience with electrical power systems, Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC), Experience in electrical analysis or design or field work or project management or project execution, Ability to manage electrical construction activities, Experience maintaining and troubleshooting AC power distribution systems 📃 Skills: Electrical, Power, AC, NFPA, NEC, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, EasyPower, ArcFlash, Coordination, Commissioning, QAQC, NESC 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R. About the Role: Serve as an Electrical Engineer connecting various internal technical teams to define electrical requirements and develop solutions on a wide variety of projects. Act as the owner’s representative to external consultants, contractors, and government agencies. Manage electrical utility construction activities for test stand facilities, including developing conceptual drawings/designs, requests for proposals, competitive bidding, bid evaluations, subcontractor selection, and subcontractor management for Stennis Space Center sites and other facilities across Relativity’s real estate portfolio. Maintain and troubleshoot the existing electrical distribution system, including developing maintenance and testing procedures for all AC power distribution equipment. Lead the design of electrical distribution systems for the Terran R and A2 test complexes. Manage day-to-day construction activities in coordination with the project manager for the Terran R test complex. Oversee commissioning and maintenance of systems and equipment. Support and troubleshoot AC power requests for Stennis Space Center facilities. About You: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field. Minimum of 1 year of experience working on electrical power systems. Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC). Experience in at least one of the following areas: analysis/design, hands-on field work, project management, or project execution. Nice to Haves (Not Required): Experience with the design and operation of aerospace test infrastructure. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Background in construction, commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or maintenance of low-voltage power systems. Experience with electrical distribution design, hazard classification, single-line diagrams, breaker coordination, arc flash analysis, bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, permitting, and QA/QC. Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Power. Proficiency with AutoCAD or Bluebeam. Experience with electrical power system analysis software (preferably EasyPower). Familiarity with NFPA 70E or NESC. Experience purchasing electrical hardware and materials. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$95,000—$131,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role within Systems Engineering focused on developing and scaling tools and processes to manage requirements, mitigate risk, and ensure cohesive vehicle integration for the Terran R rocket program. The position drives system architecture, verification strategy, and subsystem alignment through stage testing while mentoring engineers and enabling rigorous, scalable development practices. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with team leadership across the full product lifecycle. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field, 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, system architecture, integration, or test & evaluation, Experience with full product lifecycle from concept through production/operations, Experience working on system definition, design, and development, Ability to manage and mentor engineers in technical environments, Experience working in dynamic environments with changing requirements 📃 Skills: SystemsEngineering, SystemArchitecture, SystemIntegration, TestEvaluation, RequirementsManagement, RiskManagement, Verification, StageTesting, SubsystemIntegration, EngineeringLeadership 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Systems Engineering team ensures that Terran R comes together as a cohesive, high-performing, and scalable system. Within the department, one team focuses on building tools and processes to manage requirements, track decisions, and identify and mitigate risk - enabling faster, more informed development across the program. Engineers work across domains to understand complex problems, identify solutions, and implement them – all with deep technical knowledge, not just documentation. The other team focuses on the vehicle itself, working across teams to ensure all subsystems of Terran R function together as intended, burning down technical risk, and driving informed decisions at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle. Engineers are empowered to lead high-impact efforts, from major test campaigns to console operations during launch, and are trusted to drive improvements across fluids, structures, avionics, and more. Regardless of which team you’re on, you’ll be part of a high-visibility, high-impact department at a pivotal moment in the program, where decisions made today on trades, architecture, and process will shape not just the first launch, but the long-term trajectory of Relativity. About the Role: Work closely with engineering leadership across the company ensuring the systems engineering tools and processes are enabling responsible engineers to move fast while also providing the right amount of engineering rigor to prevent downstream issues Focus on creating and rolling out new processes while focusing on streamlining and eliminating processes that are no longer effective or does not scale with the ambitious launch ramp rate Manage a team of engineers who are helping drive the existing Systems Engineering process while also focusing on reducing risk at the Subsystem and Component level as we step into Stage Testing Look broadly at existing requirements to make sure verification actives are occurring at the right time and are burning down risk prior to stage testing Ensure other test objectives are properly captured at the subsystem level and all affected parties are aligned on how the objectives will be met Mentor team members and engineers in other departments while providing a second set of technical eyes ensuring processes are being leveraged to help burn down technical risk About You: Bachelors degree in Engineering or technical field 5+ years of experience in technical positions working on system engineering, system definition, design, and development, system architecture, system integration, and/or T&E. Full product lifecycle experience on at least one program, preferably two or more (from concept through production/operations) Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements. Nice to haves but not required: Previous people leadership experience At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$160,000—$220,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: The role involves leading and improving systems engineering tools and processes to support the development and testing of the Terran R launch vehicle. It focuses on managing engineers, reducing technical risk at subsystem and component levels, and ensuring requirements, verification, and test objectives are properly defined and executed. The position requires full lifecycle systems engineering expertise to enable rigorous, scalable development through stage testing and launch operations. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field, 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, system definition, design, development, architecture, integration, or test and evaluation, Full product lifecycle experience from concept through production/operations on at least one program, Experience managing or contributing to systems engineering processes, Ability to work in dynamic environments with changing requirements 📃 Skills: SystemsEngineering, SystemArchitecture, SystemIntegration, RequirementsManagement, Verification, Validation, Testing, RiskManagement, LifecycleManagement, Avionics, Structures, Fluids 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Systems Engineering team ensures that Terran R comes together as a cohesive, high-performing, and scalable system. Within the department, one team focuses on building tools and processes to manage requirements, track decisions, and identify and mitigate risk - enabling faster, more informed development across the program. Engineers work across domains to understand complex problems, identify solutions, and implement them – all with deep technical knowledge, not just documentation. The other team focuses on the vehicle itself, working across teams to ensure all subsystems of Terran R function together as intended, burning down technical risk, and driving informed decisions at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle. Engineers are empowered to lead high-impact efforts, from major test campaigns to console operations during launch, and are trusted to drive improvements across fluids, structures, avionics, and more. Regardless of which team you’re on, you’ll be part of a high-visibility, high-impact department at a pivotal moment in the program, where decisions made today on trades, architecture, and process will shape not just the first launch, but the long-term trajectory of Relativity. About the Role: Work closely with engineering leadership across the company ensuring the systems engineering tools and processes are enabling responsible engineers to move fast while also providing the right amount of engineering rigor to prevent downstream issues Focus on creating and rolling out new processes while focusing on streamlining and eliminating processes that are no longer effective or does not scale with the ambitious launch ramp rate Manage a team of engineers who are helping drive the existing Systems Engineering process while also focusing on reducing risk at the Subsystem and Component level as we step into Stage Testing Look broadly at existing requirements to make sure verification actives are occurring at the right time and are burning down risk prior to stage testing Ensure other test objectives are properly captured at the subsystem level and all affected parties are aligned on how the objectives will be met Mentor team members and engineers in other departments while providing a second set of technical eyes ensuring processes are being leveraged to help burn down technical risk About You: Bachelors degree in Engineering or technical field 5+ years of experience in technical positions working on system engineering, system definition, design, and development, system architecture, system integration, and/or T&E. Full product lifecycle experience on at least one program, preferably two or more (from concept through production/operations) Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements. Nice to haves but not required: Previous people leadership experience At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$160,000—$220,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role within the Avionics Hardware team responsible for managing electrical engineers developing custom rocket avionics for the full product lifecycle of Terran R. The position oversees design, verification, qualification, production, and integration of mission-critical electronics for harsh environments. The role combines deep technical electronics expertise with team leadership and cross-functional system integration. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of electronics design experience in harsh or mission-critical environments, Experience leading electrical engineering teams, Experience with full product lifecycle development, Experience with requirements capture, design reviews, and design verification, Experience developing and overseeing advanced avionics systems, Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams 📃 Skills: Electronics, Avionics, PCB, Verification, Qualification, Integration, Power, Digital, Mixed-signal, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, SoC, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, ADC, DAC, DC-DC 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R’s nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The team leverages close partnership between avionics design, manufacturing, and test to enable rapid iteration and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into other functions within Relativity, working closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation. Now is a unique time to join: you’ll get to help shape Terran R's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly. About the Role: As a leader of a portion of the Avionics Hardware team, you will manage a team of electrical engineers in development of custom electronics for Relativity’s rocket, Terran R. You will support the team through the full product lifecycle include initial design, board bring-up, design verification, qualification, initial flight production, integration, and vehicle operations. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company to help the team make the best possible decisions for the overall vehicle. A strong candidate for the role will have a deep technical background in electronics design and will coach individual engineers in technical and non-technical best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and high-performance. About You: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience in electronics design for harsh environments and mission-critical applications (including, but not limited to, launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, or robotics) Experience leading engineers in best-practices and domain-specific technical principles Experience driving rigorous engineering process and initiatives (requirements capture, design reviews, design verification, etc.) Experience overseeing the strategic planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of advanced avionics systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, etc.) to develop integrated electronics solutions Nice to haves but not required: Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems Experience with design for reliability and manufacturability of avionics hardware and systems Technical expertise in at least one of these areas: Power electronics: motor drives and control, DC-DC converters, load switches, high voltage DC electronics Digital electronics: high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.); memory interfaces; design for SoCs, microcontrollers, and microprocessors Mixed-signal electronics: ADCs, DACs, signal conditioning, amplifier circuits, filter design, etc. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$151,000—$208,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role managing a team of electrical engineers to develop custom avionics hardware for the Terran R rocket, overseeing the full product lifecycle from design to flight and operations. The position focuses on mission-critical electronics for harsh environments, cross-functional integration, and driving rigorous engineering processes. It combines deep technical ownership with team leadership in advanced avionics systems development. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of electronics design experience in harsh or mission-critical environments, Experience leading and mentoring electrical engineering teams, Experience with full product lifecycle: design, bring-up, verification, qualification, production, Experience driving engineering processes: requirements capture, design reviews, verification, Experience developing and delivering advanced avionics systems, Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams 📃 Skills: Electronics, Avionics, Hardware, Power, Digital, Mixed-signal, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, ADC, DAC, SoC, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, DC-DC, Motor-drives 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R’s nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The team leverages close partnership between avionics design, manufacturing, and test to enable rapid iteration and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into other functions within Relativity, working closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation. Now is a unique time to join: you’ll get to help shape Terran R's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly. About the Role: As a leader of a portion of the Avionics Hardware team, you will manage a team of electrical engineers in development of custom electronics for Relativity’s rocket, Terran R. You will support the team through the full product lifecycle include initial design, board bring-up, design verification, qualification, initial flight production, integration, and vehicle operations. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company to help the team make the best possible decisions for the overall vehicle. A strong candidate for the role will have a deep technical background in electronics design and will coach individual engineers in technical and non-technical best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and high-performance. About You: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience in electronics design for harsh environments and mission-critical applications (including, but not limited to, launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, or robotics) Experience leading engineers in best-practices and domain-specific technical principles Experience driving rigorous engineering process and initiatives (requirements capture, design reviews, design verification, etc.) Experience overseeing the strategic planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of advanced avionics systems, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, etc.) to develop integrated electronics solutions Nice to haves but not required: Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems Experience with design for reliability and manufacturability of avionics hardware and systems Technical expertise in at least one of these areas: Power electronics: motor drives and control, DC-DC converters, load switches, high voltage DC electronics Digital electronics: high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.); memory interfaces; design for SoCs, microcontrollers, and microprocessors Mixed-signal electronics: ADCs, DACs, signal conditioning, amplifier circuits, filter design, etc. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$151,000—$208,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Lead the development and delivery of space-ready avionics compute and storage systems for interplanetary spacecraft, driving next-generation in-space computing capabilities. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and integrating high-performance compute hardware while balancing spacecraft constraints and collaborating closely with software and science teams. You will own end-to-end system development from concept through flight-ready hardware in a fast-paced, iterative environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, 7+ years experience designing digital, compute-centric electronic systems, Experience leading design and delivery of complex electrical systems, Experience with RF and compute-heavy systems, Hands-on experience in thermal and electromechanical environments, Strong knowledge of systems engineering and interface management, Experience with risk management for complex technical programs 📃 Skills: ElectricalEngineering, Avionics, RF, CPU, GPU, TPU, EmbeddedSystems, DigitalElectronics, SystemsEngineering, ThermalAnalysis, EMI, HardwareIntegration, NonVolatileStorage, ComputeArchitecture, RadiationHardening 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Interplanetary Sciences Program was established to expand access to scientific exploration across our solar system. Its mission is to make planetary research faster, more affordable, and more capable than ever before by rethinking how science missions are designed, built, and operated. The program aims to enable scientists to send instruments to distant worlds without decades of development or prohibitive costs. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers. About the Role: As the Avionics Systems Lead Engineer within the Interplanetary Program, you will own revolutionizing the next generation of in-space compute and storage capability by leveraging the latest terrestrial technologies and challenging the status quo of how high-capability compute and storage are done in the space sector. You will be responsible for delivering fully functional space-ready compute units to the flight spacecraft as well as setting up ground-based hardware twins for hardware in the loop and terrestrial based compute capability. You will be working closely with the science team to maximize capability by balancing the compute (CPU, GPU, TPU, etc..), memory, storage needs with the technical constraints of the flight spacecraft (power, thermal, EMI, mechanical, etc…). This role will also work closely in conjunction with the software team to bring up the core software infrastructure both on the spacecraft and on the ground side, and iterating with the software team to ensure the full compute system operates as intended in all environments. This role will be a high responsibility, high autonomy, and high accountability role within a fast-paced, iterative environment, where rapid prototyping, early testing, and continuous learning are key to success. You’ll lead hands-on development campaigns to evaluate key technologies, derisk interfaces, and validate performance before full system integration. You’ll also work across internal and external teams to turn concepts into hardware, balancing agility and rigor as you move quickly from analysis to prototypes to flight-ready systems. About You: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field 7+ years designing and delivering digital, compute-centric electronic systems Proven experience leading design and delivery of complex electrical systems, including RF and compute-heavy projects Hands-on work with challenging thermal and electromechanical environments Strong grasp of systems engineering, interface management, and risk management principles for complex programs Excellent technical communication, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills Nice to haves but not required: Direct architecture or EE design experience with non-volatile storage, mobile compute, and/or server class computing is a plus Experience with compute and storage survivability in space and radiation environments is a plus Hiring Range and Leveling:Senior Engineer: $166,500 - $203,500 USDStaff Engineer: $197,000 - $241,000 USDLeveling and compensation will be finalized after the interview process, based on an evaluation of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$179,000—$241,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Lead the development of next-generation space-ready compute and storage systems for interplanetary spacecraft, delivering flight hardware and ground-based hardware-in-the-loop twins. The role focuses on architecting high-performance avionics solutions that balance compute capability with spacecraft constraints such as power, thermal, EMI, and mechanical limits. You will drive end-to-end design, prototyping, integration, and validation in a fast-paced, iterative environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, 7+ years designing digital, compute-centric electronic systems, Experience leading design and delivery of complex electrical systems, Experience with RF and compute-heavy systems, Hands-on work in thermal and electromechanical environments, Strong systems engineering and interface management knowledge, Risk management experience in complex programs, Ability to collaborate across hardware and software teams 📃 Skills: Avionics, Electronics, RF, CPU, GPU, TPU, Storage, Memory, SystemsEngineering, EMI, Thermal, HardwareIntegration, Prototyping, Compute, ElectricalEngineering 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Interplanetary Sciences Program was established to expand access to scientific exploration across our solar system. Its mission is to make planetary research faster, more affordable, and more capable than ever before by rethinking how science missions are designed, built, and operated. The program aims to enable scientists to send instruments to distant worlds without decades of development or prohibitive costs. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers. About the Role: As the Avionics Systems Lead Engineer within the Interplanetary Program, you will own revolutionizing the next generation of in-space compute and storage capability by leveraging the latest terrestrial technologies and challenging the status quo of how high-capability compute and storage are done in the space sector. You will be responsible for delivering fully functional space-ready compute units to the flight spacecraft as well as setting up ground-based hardware twins for hardware in the loop and terrestrial based compute capability. You will be working closely with the science team to maximize capability by balancing the compute (CPU, GPU, TPU, etc..), memory, storage needs with the technical constraints of the flight spacecraft (power, thermal, EMI, mechanical, etc…). This role will also work closely in conjunction with the software team to bring up the core software infrastructure both on the spacecraft and on the ground side, and iterating with the software team to ensure the full compute system operates as intended in all environments. This role will be a high responsibility, high autonomy, and high accountability role within a fast-paced, iterative environment, where rapid prototyping, early testing, and continuous learning are key to success. You’ll lead hands-on development campaigns to evaluate key technologies, derisk interfaces, and validate performance before full system integration. You’ll also work across internal and external teams to turn concepts into hardware, balancing agility and rigor as you move quickly from analysis to prototypes to flight-ready systems. About You: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field 7+ years designing and delivering digital, compute-centric electronic systems Proven experience leading design and delivery of complex electrical systems, including RF and compute-heavy projects Hands-on work with challenging thermal and electromechanical environments Strong grasp of systems engineering, interface management, and risk management principles for complex programs Excellent technical communication, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills Nice to haves but not required: Direct architecture or EE design experience with non-volatile storage, mobile compute, and/or server class computing is a plus Experience with compute and storage survivability in space and radiation environments is a plus Hiring Range and Leveling:Senior Engineer: $166,500 - $203,500 USDStaff Engineer: $197,000 - $241,000 USDLeveling and compensation will be finalized after the interview process, based on an evaluation of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$179,000—$241,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Lead and scale an integrated engineering team responsible for designing and delivering structural, fluid, and data/control test infrastructure for a next-generation launch vehicle. The role combines technical leadership and hands-on involvement in complex, multidisciplinary test systems from concept through commissioning. You will drive execution of large-scale hardware projects in a fast-paced aerospace environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or related engineering field, 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in test infrastructure or complex hardware systems, Deep technical expertise in at least two: structures, fluids, data/control systems, 3+ years of engineering management experience, Experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects on time and budget, Experience with full hardware design cycle from requirements to commissioning, Ability to identify and mitigate structural, pressure, and electrical hazards, Strong technical problem-solving across structural, fluid, and control domains 📃 Skills: FEA, NASTRAN, ANSYS, GD&T, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cryogenics, ASME, B31.3, Instrumentation, DataAcquisition, PLC, Sensors, RealTimeControls, Python, VBA, MATLAB 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Factory Test Team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities - from massive structural qualification tests to precision valve actuation and everything in between. We design, build, and operate test assets from initial concept through test execution, supporting the development and production of the Terran R launch vehicle. We bring together structures engineers, fluids engineers, data and control systems engineers, and test operators in a uniquely collaborative environment. We move fast, we build real hardware, and we solve problems that have never been solved before. If you want to lead the engineers who make the impossible testable, this is your opportunity. About the Role: As the Sr Manager of Integrated Test Engineering, you will lead a team of 20-25 engineers responsible for the structural, fluid system, and data/control system design of all test infrastructure in Long Beach. You will manage 2-3 engineering managers directly while also providing technical leadership and mentorship across all three disciplines. This role demands both exceptional technical breadth and the ability to foster collaboration across traditionally siloed engineering domains. Your primary responsibilities will include: Lead an integrated engineering team of 20-25 people across structures, fluids, and data/control systems, including 2-3 direct-report managers and individual contributors across all three disciplines • Allocate resources, review technical work, and resolve trade studies across multiple concurrent projects - you'll be balancing structural analysis reviews, fluid system design reviews, and control architecture decisions on the same day Break down silos and drive cross-functional collaboration - your team will design test stands where the structure, fluids, and controls are tightly integrated and must work together seamlessly Execute on the engineering roadmap established with the Director and Vehicle Design team, translating strategy into delivered hardware on schedule and on budget Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent across multiple technical disciplines - you'll be hiring structures engineers, fluids engineers, and DACS engineers, and you need to evaluate excellence in all three domains Provide technical review and leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary problems where structures, fluids, and controls intersect - your technical breadth will be your superpower Implement and uphold design standards, safety protocols, and quality processes across all three engineering disciplines Drive project execution - track schedules, manage budgets (multi-million dollar projects), coordinate with procurement, and remove roadblocks for your team Spend ~40-50% of your time in an operational/hands-on environment - on the test floor, reviewing hardware, troubleshooting installations, supporting commissioning activities, and making real-time technical decisions Partner closely with Test Operations, Vehicle Design, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Ground Software teams to deliver integrated test solutions About You: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent demonstrated experience) 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with significant direct, hands-on contributions to test infrastructure, vehicle development, or similarly complex hardware systems Deep technical experience in at least 2 of the following 3 disciplines: o Structures: Mechanical design and structural analysis of highly loaded components, FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), GD&T, weld design, fabrication drawings o Fluids: Hydraulic/pneumatic/cryogenic systems, process piping, pressure systems, flow analysis, ASME B31.3 or similar codes o Data & Control Systems: Instrumentation, data acquisition, PLCs, control architectures, sensor selection, real-time controls 3+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, performance management, mentorship, and developing engineers at multiple levels Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget in fast-paced environments Strong technical fundamentals and problem-solving ability - you should be able to jump into a structural loading problem, a pressure drop calculation, or a control system architecture discussion with credibility • Experience with the full design cycle from requirements generation to commissioning and operation of functional hardware Ability to identify and mitigate hazards in test systems (structural failure modes, overpressure scenarios, electrical hazards, etc.) Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you'll be coordinating across teams, presenting to leadership, and translating between engineering disciplines Nice to haves but not required: Technical competency across all three disciplines (structures AND fluids AND DACS) - if you can credibly review work in all three areas, you're our unicorn Experience managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ people Hands-on operational experience - test operations, launch operations, manufacturing turnaround, or other real-time problem-solving environments Previous experience with: o Static and dynamic structural test stand design o High-performance hydraulic systems or cryogenic fluid systems o Motion control systems (hydraulic or electric) o Industrial networking, software deployment, or embedded systems o Process piping codes (ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC) o Advanced FEA for nonlinear analysis or dynamic loading Experience scaling a team or navigating development-to-production transitions Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty industrial environments • Ability to automate workflows (Python, VBA, MATLAB, etc.) Willing to support occasional off-hours test operations At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$173,000—$237,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Senior leadership role overseeing integrated test engineering for rocket test infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary teams across structures, fluids, and data/control systems to deliver complex hardware projects from design through commissioning. The role combines technical depth, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on involvement in hazardous test environments. Responsible for driving execution, quality, safety, and on-time delivery of large-scale test systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field, 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in test infrastructure or complex hardware systems, 3+ years of engineering management experience, Deep technical expertise in at least two: structures, fluids, data/control systems, Experience with full design cycle from requirements to commissioning, Experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects on time and on budget, Ability to perform structural analysis, fluid calculations, and control system reviews, Experience identifying and mitigating hazards in test systems 📃 Skills: FEA, NASTRAN, ANSYS, GD&T, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cryogenics, ASME, Instrumentation, DAQ, PLC, Controls, Python, VBA, MATLAB 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Factory Test Team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities - from massive structural qualification tests to precision valve actuation and everything in between. We design, build, and operate test assets from initial concept through test execution, supporting the development and production of the Terran R launch vehicle. We bring together structures engineers, fluids engineers, data and control systems engineers, and test operators in a uniquely collaborative environment. We move fast, we build real hardware, and we solve problems that have never been solved before. If you want to lead the engineers who make the impossible testable, this is your opportunity. About the Role: As the Sr Manager of Integrated Test Engineering, you will lead a team of 20-25 engineers responsible for the structural, fluid system, and data/control system design of all test infrastructure in Long Beach. You will manage 2-3 engineering managers directly while also providing technical leadership and mentorship across all three disciplines. This role demands both exceptional technical breadth and the ability to foster collaboration across traditionally siloed engineering domains. Your primary responsibilities will include: Lead an integrated engineering team of 20-25 people across structures, fluids, and data/control systems, including 2-3 direct-report managers and individual contributors across all three disciplines • Allocate resources, review technical work, and resolve trade studies across multiple concurrent projects - you'll be balancing structural analysis reviews, fluid system design reviews, and control architecture decisions on the same day Break down silos and drive cross-functional collaboration - your team will design test stands where the structure, fluids, and controls are tightly integrated and must work together seamlessly Execute on the engineering roadmap established with the Director and Vehicle Design team, translating strategy into delivered hardware on schedule and on budget Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent across multiple technical disciplines - you'll be hiring structures engineers, fluids engineers, and DACS engineers, and you need to evaluate excellence in all three domains Provide technical review and leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary problems where structures, fluids, and controls intersect - your technical breadth will be your superpower Implement and uphold design standards, safety protocols, and quality processes across all three engineering disciplines Drive project execution - track schedules, manage budgets (multi-million dollar projects), coordinate with procurement, and remove roadblocks for your team Spend ~40-50% of your time in an operational/hands-on environment - on the test floor, reviewing hardware, troubleshooting installations, supporting commissioning activities, and making real-time technical decisions Partner closely with Test Operations, Vehicle Design, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Ground Software teams to deliver integrated test solutions About You: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent demonstrated experience) 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with significant direct, hands-on contributions to test infrastructure, vehicle development, or similarly complex hardware systems Deep technical experience in at least 2 of the following 3 disciplines: o Structures: Mechanical design and structural analysis of highly loaded components, FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), GD&T, weld design, fabrication drawings o Fluids: Hydraulic/pneumatic/cryogenic systems, process piping, pressure systems, flow analysis, ASME B31.3 or similar codes o Data & Control Systems: Instrumentation, data acquisition, PLCs, control architectures, sensor selection, real-time controls 3+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, performance management, mentorship, and developing engineers at multiple levels Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget in fast-paced environments Strong technical fundamentals and problem-solving ability - you should be able to jump into a structural loading problem, a pressure drop calculation, or a control system architecture discussion with credibility • Experience with the full design cycle from requirements generation to commissioning and operation of functional hardware Ability to identify and mitigate hazards in test systems (structural failure modes, overpressure scenarios, electrical hazards, etc.) Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you'll be coordinating across teams, presenting to leadership, and translating between engineering disciplines Nice to haves but not required: Technical competency across all three disciplines (structures AND fluids AND DACS) - if you can credibly review work in all three areas, you're our unicorn Experience managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ people Hands-on operational experience - test operations, launch operations, manufacturing turnaround, or other real-time problem-solving environments Previous experience with: o Static and dynamic structural test stand design o High-performance hydraulic systems or cryogenic fluid systems o Motion control systems (hydraulic or electric) o Industrial networking, software deployment, or embedded systems o Process piping codes (ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC) o Advanced FEA for nonlinear analysis or dynamic loading Experience scaling a team or navigating development-to-production transitions Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty industrial environments • Ability to automate workflows (Python, VBA, MATLAB, etc.) Willing to support occasional off-hours test operations At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$173,000—$237,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

🏢 Summary: Staff Avionics Hardware Engineer role focused on leading the design, development, integration, and flight qualification of spacecraft avionics systems for deep-space missions. The position involves owning avionics architecture from concept through production and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver reliable, high-performance hardware. The engineer will define technical standards and support the growth of interplanetary avionics capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, 6+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electronics design, Experience delivering avionics systems from concept to production, Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout, Experience with embedded software interfaces, Experience with system-level testing and verification, Ability to lead avionics hardware builds, Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams 📃 Skills: PCB, Schematic, Embedded, Avionics, Electronics, Aerospace, Verification, Integration, Testing, Hardware, Architecture, Harnessing 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Interplanetary Sciences Program was established to expand access to scientific exploration across our solar system. Its mission is to make planetary research faster, more affordable, and more capable than ever before by rethinking how science missions are designed, built, and operated. The program aims to enable scientists to send instruments to distant worlds without decades of development or prohibitive costs. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers. About the Role: As a Staff Avionics Hardware Engineer within the Interplanetary Program at Relativity Space, you will take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of spacecraft avionics systems from concept through flight. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable, high-performance avionics that enable deep-space exploration. This position requires a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can execute with autonomy. You will help define the foundation of Relativity’s future interplanetary avionics architecture while setting the technical standards for future team growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop complete avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and verification, from initial concept through flight-qualified hardware Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of avionics systems Implement robust design and test processes that ensure reliability and safety for deep-space missions Lead the technical execution of avionics hardware builds, including PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage component selection, testing, and delivery schedules Maintain accurate design documentation, test plans, and reports, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills About You: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering avionics or electronics for aerospace systems or similarly complex environments Demonstrated ability to take a design from concept through production with minimal supervision Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded software interfaces, and system-level testing Proven track record of working cross-functionally and communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills Nice to haves but not required: Direct technical experience in Mars missions is a plus Experience with NASA aerospace systems engineering practices in an applied / new-space manner is a plus Experience with deep-space or high-radiation avionics systems Background in spaceflight hardware environmental testing and qualification At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$175,000—$241,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.