Lead Hardware Engineer (Controllers)

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 Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran Rs 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: youll get to help shape Terran Rs fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.

About the Role:

As the Lead Avionics Controllers Hardware Engineer you will lead a small nimble team of electrical engineers designing custom avionics controllers that interface with critical systems across the Terran R launch vehicle. Your teams controllers will command and control rocket engines manage fluid and tank pressurization systems interface with customer payloads and operate separation mechanisms. You will guide your team through the full product lifecycle including initial design board bring-up design verification qualification initial flight production integration and vehicle operations. You will work closely with cross-functional partner teams across propulsion fluids stage engineering and GNC to ensure your controllers meet the demanding requirements of the overall vehicle. A strong candidate for this role will combine deep technical expertise in mixed-signal and analog circuit design with proven ability to mentor engineers lead root cause investigations and foster a culture of collaboration and high performance in a fast-paced environment.

About You:

• Bachelors 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)
• Strong technical background in mixed-signal and analog circuit design including sensor signal conditioning instrumentation amplifiers ADCs DACs and filter design
• Experience designing control electronics for actuating loads such as solenoid valves brushless DC motors pyrotechnic firing circuits and similar high-reliability mechanisms
• Experience with sensor interfacing across diverse types including pressure transducers thermocouples RTDs strain gauges flow meters and position sensors
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations using RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) processes and methodologies such as 5 Whys fishbone diagrams and fault tree analysis
• Experience mentoring and leading small teams of engineers in technical and non-technical best practices
• Experience driving rigorous engineering processes and initiatives (requirements capture design reviews design verification FMEA etc.)
• Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (mechanical thermal electrical software fluids propulsion) to develop integrated controller solutions

Nice to haves but not required:

• Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for real-time control systems
• Experience with design for reliability and manufacturability of avionics hardware including DFMEA accelerated life testing and qualification testing
• Technical expertise in power electronics including motor drives and control high-current switching circuits DC-DC converters and protection circuitry
• Experience with communication protocols and interfaces (CAN RS-422/485 SPI I2C Ethernet) for distributed control systems
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing (vibration shock thermal cycling EMC) and test fixture design
• Knowledge of safety-critical design practices and standards (e.g. DO-254 MIL-STD-1553 IPC-A-610)

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