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June 25, 2026
Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Mid • On-site
120,000 - 159,996 USD/yr
Los Angeles, CA
A New Paradigm For Space Operations
Who We Are
Drones have fundamentally changed the nature of conflict and maneuver. The next theater to be changed by drone technology is space. Space Kinetic is a space technology startup company building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of drone technology to space missions without relying on consumable fuel.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. The team is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for space operations.
Position Overview
As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer you will own the design, development, integration, and testing of circuit cards and related electronics hardware for spacecraft and other advanced aerospace and defense systems. You will work closely with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineers to develop space rated flight hardware that performs reliably in demanding environments.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and validate schematics, PCB layouts, circuit cards, electrical interfaces, and supporting electronics hardware.
- Own circuit card design from concept through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, debugging, testing, and release.
- Develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics designs for embedded systems, sensors, actuators, controllers, and related flight hardware.
- Perform component selection, circuit analysis, worst-case analysis, derating reviews, and design trade studies.
- Support PCB stack-up definition, grounding strategies, signal integrity considerations, power integrity considerations, and EMI/EMC design practices.
- Work closely with mechanical and thermal teams to support electronics packaging, board-level thermal management, heat dissipation strategies, and environmental constraints.
- Develop and execute electrical test plans for circuit cards, subsystems, and integrated hardware.
- Collaborate with firmware, software, and controls teams to integrate electronics hardware with embedded processors, sensors, communication interfaces, and control systems.
- Support design for manufacturability, design for test, prototype builds, supplier coordination, and transition from engineering development to repeatable production.
- Drive rapid design iterations in a hands-on development environment where hardware is designed, built, tested, and improved quickly.
What It Takes
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
- Experience designing electrical hardware, circuit cards, schematics, and PCBs for spacecraft, satellites, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications.
- Experience working on spacecraft hardware or spacecraft electrical systems.
- Experience with flight systems, flight electronics, avionics, or other mission-critical electrical hardware.
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer.
- Experience owning board-level hardware through design, layout, bring-up, debugging, and testing.
- Experience selecting components and working with datasheets, reference designs, and supplier documentation.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to make sound design decisions with incomplete information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience designing electronics for spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, missile systems, aircraft, defense systems, or other mission-critical hardware.
- Experience with flight-qualified or flight-intent hardware development.
- Experience with mixed-signal PCB design, power electronics, motor controllers, sensor interfaces, battery-powered systems, or embedded control hardware.
- Experience with board-level thermal management, electronics packaging, heat sinking, thermal interfaces, and thermal testing.
- Experience with high-density PCB design, impedance-controlled routing, grounding strategies, stack-up definition, and signal integrity best practices.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and qualification testing.
- Experience with environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum testing.
- Experience working with PCB fabricators, contract manufacturers, component suppliers, and external test labs.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards, high-reliability design practices, and configuration-controlled hardware development.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
- Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance.
What You'll Bring
- Strong technical judgment and engineering fundamentals.
- A hands-on approach to electrical design, debugging, and problem solving.
- Deep interest in circuit card design and the details that make electronics reliable in real-world environments.
- Ability to work across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering disciplines.
- Comfort operating in an environment with ambitious schedules, evolving requirements, and challenging technical goals.
- A practical understanding of how design choices affect manufacturability, testability, reliability, and performance.
- A desire to see hardware through the full lifecycle — from concept and schematic design to PCB layout, bring-up, qualification, integration, and fielded operation.
What We Offer
- Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
- Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 USD
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Long Beach, CA
12,333 - 16,958 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and delivery of spacecraft avionics systems for interplanetary missions from concept through flight. The role focuses on building reliable, high-performance hardware for deep-space exploration while defining avionics architecture and technical standards. You will work cross-functionally to ensure successful system integration and flight qualification. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electronics development, Experience delivering avionics systems from concept to production, Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout, Experience with embedded systems and system-level testing, Experience leading hardware builds and environmental qualification, Ability to work cross-functionally in complex engineering projects 📃 Skills: PCB, Schematic, Embedded, Avionics, Electronics, Aerospace, Testing, Verification, Integration, 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 Senior 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 5+ 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:$148,000—$203,500 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.
Technology

IonQ
Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
Senior
On-site
Louisville, CO
145,920 - 192,048 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer role focused on full-cycle PCBA development for high-reliability, spaceflight hardware, from concept through flight readiness and low-volume production. The position involves leading board-level design, bring-up, testing, and cross-functional integration with RF, mechanical, FPGA/SoC, and software teams. The role also includes mentoring engineers, driving manufacturing scale-up, and ensuring compliance with space and export regulations. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 8+ years of experience designing and debugging PCBAs, Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools, Hands-on experience with lab instruments, Strong knowledge of digital communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet), Experience with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification, Experience working with contract manufacturers and DFM reviews, U.S. Person status or eligibility under ITAR/export regulations 📃 Skills: Altium, ECAD, PCBA, I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, Python, C, FPGA, SoC, EMI, EMC, GNSS, ADCS, Oscilloscope 🏢 Description: Location: This role is based onsite at our Louisville, CO office. Travel: Up to 10%, domestic or international. The Role As a Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will take ownership of full-cycle PCBA designs, from early concept to flight readiness. You will work cross-functionally with RF, mechanical, software, FPGA/SoC, and operations teams to bring high-reliability, space-ready electronics to orbit. You will guide the Electrical Engineering team on special topics and present across disciplines to help facilitate ideas, product readiness, and conduct reviews. Responsibilities Own the full electrical design lifecycle for complex spaceflight hardware: concept of operations, requirements engineering, schematic capture, layout, bring-up, test, and manufacturing handoff. Develop robust analog/digital designs for mission-critical systems under environmental and performance constraints. Organize collaborative cross-disciplinary design reviews and shape solutions with experienced engineers. Provide input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements. Lead board-level bring-up and debugging, integrating firmware/software/FPGA with embedded systems. Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements. Scale manufacturing from prototype to low-volume production. Collaborate with mechanical, RF, software, FPGA/SoC, and systems teams for seamless integration. Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to process improvements. Engage with external vendors and contract manufacturers, resolve DFM/DFT issues, and ensure on-time delivery. Drive failure analysis and root-cause investigations for flight or test anomalies. What Success Looks Like Consistently deliver flight-quality hardware on schedule with minimal oversight. Identify system-level risks early and drive mitigations. Communicate effectively across hardware, software, and cross-functional teams. Make data-driven trade-offs in constrained environments. Demonstrate curiosity in advanced areas such as architecture optimization and radiation mitigation. Exhibit advanced, wide-ranging experience in electrical engineering. Align stakeholders and document work concisely. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 8+ years of experience designing and debugging PCBAs. Proficiency in Altium Designer or similar ECAD tools. Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers). Solid understanding of digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet). Experience with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification workflows. Experience interacting with contract manufacturers and supporting DFM reviews. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Must meet U.S. export control and ITAR requirements. Required Qualification Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience designing for harsh environments (thermal, vacuum, vibration). Familiarity with high-speed design and impedance-controlled layouts. Basic scripting or automation in Python or C for hardware test workflows. Exposure to radiation effects and mitigation in electronic design. Familiarity with EMI/EMC design practices and validation. Familiarity with satellite electrical systems engineering (EPS, GNSS, ADCS, propulsion, space robotics). Compensation Base salary range: $145,920 - $192,047, determined by education, qualifications, experience, and market data. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. US Technical Jobs Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining necessary export control authorization for access to export-controlled technology and government contracts work.
Technology

K2 Space
Principal Design Reliability Engineer
Senior
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
174,996 - 200,004 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Engineering leadership role responsible for establishing and enforcing rigorous design review, verification, and configuration management processes to ensure high‑reliability spacecraft systems. The position owns the design reliability framework, formal design signoff authority, and standardized handoff to production for mass‑produced satellite platforms. It focuses on structured, traceable, and requirements‑compliant spacecraft development in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Computer, or related Engineering, 6+ years experience in aerospace or manufacturing, 3+ years experience managing technical projects, trades, or teams, Strong understanding of spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aerospace systems, Experience with design review and verification processes, Experience with configuration management practices, U.S. Person status or eligibility for export control license (ITAR) 📃 Skills: Aerospace, SystemsEngineering, ConfigurationManagement, Verification, Validation, Documentation, RequirementsManagement, Integration, Testing, ITAR 🏢 Description: K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply. The Role You will ensure that every K2 spacecraft is designed, documented, and verified using rigorous, standardized processes that consistently meet requirements and deliver exceptionally reliable flight systems. You will own and continuously improve the design reliability framework for our spacecraft, driving the creation, enforcement, and evolution of design standards across the engineering organization. You will lead development of K2's design review processes, review templates, configuration management practices, and design verification standards, ensuring that each design iteration adheres to high-reliability principles and is validated in a consistent, traceable manner. You will exercise formal design review signoff authority and serve as a key technical gatekeeper during development. As production begins, you will guide a disciplined handoff to Build Reliability, ensuring that manufacturing and test teams inherit well‑documented, fully verified designs. This role is ideal for a systems-minded engineer who thrives on structure, rigor, and enabling teams to build high-powered hardware right the first time. Responsibilities Develop and maintain standardized design review processes, including templates, workflows, and review structures Serve as a design review signoff authority, ensuring all designs meet internal and customer requirements and reliability criteria before release Establish, document, and enforce comprehensive design and verification standards across engineering Define and manage design configuration management practices to ensure controlled, traceable design evolution Drive consistency in requirement interpretation, verification methods, and documentation across all engineering teams Partner with engineering leads to ensure designs are completed in a standard, verified fashion aligned with program requirements Lead and participate in cross-disciplinary reviews to evaluate design readiness, compliance, and verification closure Provide structured and complete design handoffs to Build Reliability as programs transition into production Ensure production and flight lessons learned are systematically captured and incorporated into future design iterations to drive continuous improvement and reliability growth Establish and enforce standardized processes for acceptance and qualification testing to ensure consistent, repeatable, and requirements‑compliant execution Operate effectively in a rapidly evolving startup where agility, autonomy, and proactive problem-solving are essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline 6+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing 3+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams Strong understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Nice to Have Master's degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline 10+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing 5+ years of experience managing projects or technical trades Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance Experience leading Spacecraft mission design, development, integration, test, and/or launch across multiple departments Proven ability to innovate in process improvement and system architectures Skilled in generating executive summaries to drive decision making through senior leadership discussions Familiarity with contracts and mission requirements evaluations Demonstrated track record of project ownership, responsibility for execution, and successful outcomes Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Compensation and Benefits Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. Export Compliance As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person." The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. Equal Opportunity K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Technology

Relativity Space
Power Systems Engineer I – Test & Launch
Junior
On-site
Stennis Space Center, MS
95,000 - 131,000 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Electrical Engineer responsible for defining, designing, and managing electrical power distribution systems supporting rocket engine and stage test facilities. The role includes leading utility construction, maintaining AC distribution systems, and overseeing commissioning and troubleshooting for test complexes. You will collaborate across technical teams and manage contractors to ensure reliable power infrastructure for launch vehicle testing. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Minimum 1 year experience with electrical power systems, Experience in electrical analysis, design, field work, or project execution, Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC), Experience with AC power distribution systems, Ability to manage electrical construction activities 📃 Skills: ElectricalEngineering, ACPower, PowerSystems, ElectricalDistribution, NFPA70, NEC, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, EasyPower, ArcFlash, BreakerCoordination, SingleLineDiagrams, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, ConstructionManagement 🏢 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.
Technology

Relativity
Power Systems Engineer I – Test & Launch
Junior
On-site
Stennis Space Center, MS
95,000 - 131,000 USD/yr
🏢 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.