Relativity is hiring: Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer in Long Beach

Job Overview

At Relativity Space, we’re on a mission to revolutionize space technology by building rockets that meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s innovations. Our Terran R vehicle aims to deliver customer payloads to orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capacity. Achieving commercial success with the Terran R opens doors for advancements in science, exploration, and innovation.

About the Team

The Avionics team oversees the complete lifecycle of the Terran R's nervous system, responsible for designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. Our engineers collaborate closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure flawless integration and operation.

About the Role

As a Senior Mixed-Signal Hardware Engineer on the Avionics team, you'll play a crucial role in designing, testing, and analyzing custom electronics for the Terran R launch vehicle. You will guide hardware development from concept to flight readiness, including board bring-up, design verification, qualification, initial flight production, integration, and vehicle operations. Collaborating with various cross-functional teams across the company, you’ll make impactful decisions that enhance the overall vehicle performance.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in electronics designed for harsh environments and mission-critical applications, such as launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, or robotics.
• Proficient in eCAD software like Altium or equivalent.
• Experienced in hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and data analysis.
• Competent in board-level design from concept through manufacturing.
• Able to work effectively in highly cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, etc.) to develop integrated electronic solutions.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems.
• Experience with design for reliability and manufacturability of avionics hardware and systems.
• Understanding of interfacing hardware, including sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers) and electromechanical devices (solenoids, pyrotechnics, actuators).

Compensation

Hiring Range: $189,000 - $241,000 USD

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.