Sr Avionics EMC Survivability Engineer
Long Beach, NY - USA
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 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 an EMC Engineer on the Avionics Survivability team you will perform electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis test and verification of Avionics hardware on the Terran R launch vehicle per MIL-STD-461 and related standards. You will oversee EMC testing and qualification across multiple products through the entire product lifecycle from concept to flight maturity to include initial design consultation emissions and susceptibility testing design verification qualification testing and vehicle-level integration testing. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company to ensure Terran Rs Avionics systems meet all EMC requirements and operate reliably in the harsh electromagnetic environment of launch and flight. A strong candidate for the role will have deep technical expertise in EMC testing methodologies MIL-STD-461 requirements and sound project management skills to ensure hardware is both compliant and on-schedule to support Terran Rs launch!
About You:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or a related field
- 5 years of experience in EMC testing analysis and verification for mission-critical applications such as launch vehicles spacecraft aircraft or defense systems
- Technical expertise in MIL-STD-461 or equivalent test methods including conducted emissions (CE101 CE102) conducted susceptibility (CS101 CS114 CS115 CS116) radiated emissions (RE101 RE102) and radiated susceptibility (RS103)
- Hands-on experience with EMC test equipment including spectrum analyzers antennas LISNs current probes signal generators amplifiers and shielded test facilities
- Strong understanding of electromagnetic interference (EMI) principles shielding effectiveness grounding techniques filtering and cable design
- Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (mechanical thermal electrical software systems) to develop integrated solutions for EMC compliance
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience with additional EMC standards such as DO-160 MIL-STD-464 RTCA DO-160 or commercial standards (FCC Part 15 CISPR)
- Familiarity with EMC simulation tools (CST FEKO HFSS EMCoS) for pre-compliance prediction and design optimization RF/microwave circuit design experience and understanding of antenna coupling and electromagnetic propagation
- Experience establishing or managing EMC test facilities and developing test procedures
- Knowledge of HIRF (High-Intensity Radiated Fields) lightning and ESD testing requirements
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:
$148000 - $222000 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company.