Avionics Responsible Engineer, Interplanetary Program

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 159000 - 204000

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll 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 were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Interplanetary 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 an Avionics Responsible 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 Relativitys 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:

Bachelors or Masters 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:

$159000 - $204000 USD

We 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.

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