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About the Company

At Relativity Space, our goals are to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leader in additive manufacturing innovation. Our long-term vision is to establish humanity’s industrial base on Mars, expanding the possibilities of human experience. Currently, we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver payloads to orbit, with Terran R fulfilling the growing demand for launch capacity through iterative design, testing, and development, while pushing the boundaries of large-scale 3D printing.

Join Our Team

Your journey with us is more than a job — it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing alongside passionate, innovative individuals. Together, we aim to turn our vision into reality.

About the Team

The Manufacturing team handles process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next-generation reusable rocket. Responsibilities include factory layout, developing complex tooling, and collaborating with vehicle engineering to influence rocket design. We translate engineering requirements into optimized production lines, working cross-functionally to enhance the vehicle program.

About the Role

As a Principal Automation Control Systems Engineer, you will lead and grow a team focused on expanding factory automation within manufacturing. Your role includes architecting automation solutions for various manufacturing projects, from quick interim setups to large infrastructure. You will collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and design engineers to develop tailored solutions, and own the implementation, including writing and debugging control software with technicians, operators, and end users.

Your projects will vary in size and complexity, including:

• Driving technical direction of factory automation
• Architecting solutions to improve speed, quality, and efficiency
• Large multi-axis CNC systems
• Robotic assembly and inspection equipment

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field
• 18+ years experience with CNC (Fanuc, Siemens), robotics (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB), or automation systems (Beckhoff)
• Experience designing, managing, and executing robotic and automation systems in a production environment
• Proficiency in control system software (CNC, PLCs, motor drives)
• Ability to design and implement industrial safety systems, including risk assessments
• Skill in identifying and mitigating complex system risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and pneumatic documentation
• Experience programming Siemens CNCs/PLCs
• Familiarity with robotics control systems (Kuka, Fanuc, ABB)
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet, EtherCAT, CANbus

Additional Information

Relativity Space values transparency and fairness in compensation, which is determined based on experience and qualifications. Our total rewards include competitive salary and equity, generous PTO, parental leave, an annual learning stipend, and more. For details, visit here .

Hiring Range: $196,000 — $253,000 USD

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