Staff Network Engineer

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Staff Network Engineer

Staff Network Engineer

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Long Beach CA USA
In-Office
157K-216K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Design and maintain enterprise and industrial wireless networks optimize coverage implement security protocols and support various client types in complex environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 IT team is responsible for the full scope of computing infrastructure end-user systems servers virtualization cloud networking software services telecommunications and information security. You’ll support every function across the company from the production floor to flight operations enabling Relativity’s world-class team to design build and launch rockets. The team balances near-term execution with long-term vision developing scalable solutions and processes to enable the company's growth. The evolving complexity of our IT environment offers opportunities to stretch and sharpen problem solving and hands-on technical skills. We invest in our people encouraging ownership cross-training and advancement so our team can grow as fast and ambitiously as the company itself.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Staff Network Engineer experienced in designing deploying and maintaining enterprise and industrial wireless networks across corporate manufacturing marine and hazardous environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in 802.11 wireless technologies 802.1X authentication and the ability to deliver high-reliability Wi-Fi solutions supporting a wide range of client types—including industrial equipment IoT / OT systems and handheld devices such as Zebra scanners. This role requires a strong understanding of both greenfield design and brownfield optimization with the ability to perform predictive analyses RF surveys and remediation of challenging wireless conditions in complex environments.

  • Design and implement enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks for corporate offices manufacturing plants and hazardous locations in compliance with applicable safety standards
  • Conduct predictive modeling RF site surveys and spectrum analysis
  • Diagnose and remediate brownfield wireless environments optimizing coverage capacity roaming and performance
  • Implement and maintain secure 802.1X authentication (EAP-TLS PEAP RADIUS) for wireless networks integrating with Active Directory ISE or similar platforms
  • Support connectivity for industrial systems autonomous equipment wireless sensors and handheld scanning devices (e.g. Zebra Honeywell)
  • Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure reliable Wi-Fi service for operational technology and enterprise applications
  • Develop and maintain detailed wireless documentation including coverage maps channel plans and configuration standards
  • Perform root cause analysis of wireless performance issues using tools such as Wireshark NetAlly or vendor diagnostics
  • Participate in planning and design reviews to ensure scalability security and alignment with organizational standards
  • Periodic travel on a monthly cadence (up to 20%) is required for this role

About You:

  • 5+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise wireless networks in corporate industrial or hazardous environments
  • Hands-on experience with major wireless vendors (Cisco Aruba Juniper Mist etc.)
  • Proficiency with 802.1X authentication RADIUS and EAP methods in enterprise deployments
  • Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including antenna selection propagation and environmental interference factors
  • Demonstrated experience performing predictive and post-deployment analyses using professional Wi-Fi design tools
  • Familiarity with industrial wireless requirements such as hazardous area compliance wireless reliability for production tools and client mobility
  • Skilled at troubleshooting wireless connectivity for handheld devices and IoT clients particularly Zebra or similar industrial scanners
  • Excellent documentation analytical and communication skills

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Certifications such as CWNA CWDP CWSP or vendor-specific equivalents (Highly Preferred)
  • Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols
  • Experience with SD-WAN technologies
  • Experience with CMMC certification at levels 1–3
  • Experience in regulated or IT-compliant environments including ITAR and CUI
  • Experience supporting industrial OT segmentation and secure manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with certificate lifecycle management and PKI infrastructure for enterprise authentication systems

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:
$157000$215500 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation please contact us at [email protected].


Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise wireless networks in corporate industrial or hazardous environments
  • Hands-on experience with major wireless vendors (Cisco Aruba Juniper Mist etc.)
  • Proficiency with 802.1X authentication RADIUS and EAP methods in enterprise deployments
  • Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including antenna selection and environmental interference factors
  • Demonstrated experience performing predictive and post-deployment analyses using professional Wi-Fi design tools
  • Excellent documentation analytical and communication skills

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare StrengthHealth coverage is described as comprehensive including medical dental vision company‑funded HSA mental‑health resources One Medical access an EAP and wellness perks.
  • Parental & Family SupportFamily-building support includes generous parental leave and a $10000 stipend for fertility or adoption with added offerings like adoption assistance and post‑leave return‑to‑work support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle BenefitsEveryday benefits such as complimentary lunches and snacks visiting food trucks wellness stipends gym discounts team events and learning stipends enhance the overall package.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach CA
2200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

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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