Job Description
At Relativity Space we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function you’ll 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 we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product the process and the culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R’s 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: you’ll get to help shape Terran R's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.
About the Role:
In this role you will be responsible for owning the development test and integration of navigation system avionics used within the Terran R launch vehicle. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company conducting architectural trades developing acceptance and qualification test plans while being responsible for critical sensory infrastructure allowing for the landing recovery and reuse of the vehicle booster stage. A strong candidate for the role will have a deep technical background in navigation system electronics and experience integrating GNSS receiver systems and inertial measurement sensors into high-dynamic environments while serving as a subject matter expert on the navigation sensor suite and its respective operational needs.
About You:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in electronics designed for harsh environments and mission-critical applications such as launch vehicles spacecraft aircraft or robotics
- In-depth knowledge of GNSS systems including PVT calculation satellite tracking/acquisition and error sources
- Solid understanding of IMUs including gyroscopes and accelerometers their operating principles error characteristics and integration with other navigation sensors
- Experience with hardware bring-up validation debugging and data analysis
- Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (GNC mechanical electrical software etc.) to develop integrated electronics solutions
Nice to haves but not required:
- A deep understanding of navigation principles and mixed signal PCBA design
- Experience in aerospace automotive defense or similar industries where precise navigation is critical
- Experience in combining data from various navigation sensors (GPS IMU magnetometers altimeters LiDAR etc.) to achieve robust and accurate navigation solutions
- Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (SPI PCIe Ethernet etc.); memory interfaces; design for SoCs microcontrollers and microprocessors
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.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in electronics designed for harsh environments and mission-critical applications
- In-depth knowledge of GNSS systems including PVT calculation satellite tracking/acquisition and error sources
- Solid understanding of IMUs including gyroscopes and accelerometers their operating principles error characteristics and integration
- Experience with hardware bring-up validation debugging and data analysis
- Experience working with highly cross-functional teams to develop integrated electronics solutions
Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—The company offers comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage company-funded HSA contributions mental-health resources and access to One Medical and an EAP. Wellness supports like a stipend and gym discounts reinforce the breadth of care.
- Parental & Family Support—Generous parental leave is paired with a $10000 family-building stipend for fertility and adoption with mentions of a Carrot Fertility partnership. This combination indicates meaningful support across different family needs.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—The stated policy includes 15 PTO days per year with separate sick-time accruals 11 company holidays and 2 personal-choice holidays. This structure provides multiple avenues for planned and unplanned time away.
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What We Do
Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket Terran R will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Why Work With Us
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up.
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