About the Role
As a Staff Avionics Hardware 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 Relativity’s 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
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
7+ 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
$175,000—$263,000 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 accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
