About the Role
Be the cognizant M&P engineer of Terran-R avionics electrical and mechanical hardware
Qualify avionics materials and processes for flight and reuse
Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards
Drive statistically-driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns
Interface with
Materials engineers to identify, define, and fill critical technology gaps
Laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes
Avionics responsible engineers to support materials selection, design and analysis, qualification, failure analysis, flight, and reuse
Process and manufacturing engineers to develop processes, troubleshoot issues, and enable cost & rate while maintaining performance
Quality assurance and supply chain to ensure subcontractor compliance and reliability
Relativity + Customer Fracture Control Boards to achieve vehicle reuse
Leadership to develop technical roadmaps, elevate risks, and overcome roadblocks
About You
Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
7+ years of relevant avionics materials and processes experience (note: leveling is flexible based on candidate’s background)
Experience with general avionics M&P activities, such as material selection, process development, qualification, damage tolerance, inspections, risk assessments, and failure analysis
A core commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution
A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company
An authentic, introspective, and inclusive mindset towards technical, interpersonal, team growth, and development
Passion to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment on constantly iterating avionics products + processes, driving big impact on critical program needs as we ramp manufacturing rate + achieve reuse
Nice to haves, but not required
Demonstrated ownership and impact with aerospace avionics products and their associated materials and processes through the full part lifecycle (power systems, batteries, controllers, transceivers, antennas, sensors, and harnesses)
Expertise in printed circuit board assembly processes (solder paste printing, vapor phase reflow, underfill, staking, board wash, and conformal coat)
Expertise of avionics materials for structural (metallic alloys, structural polymers, gap-fill elastomers, etc.) and electronic (PCB laminates, conformal coatings, solder alloys, thermal interface, encapsulants, etc.) application
Hands-on familiarity with battery assembly materials and processes, including multi-material joinability (e.g., laser welding, friction stir welding, wire bonding) and automated dispensing of structural and thermal interface adhesives
Knowledge of relevant industry standards (NASA, J-STD, IPC, SMC, TOR, etc.)
Experience with statistical experimental design and data analysis
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
$150,000—$226,000 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.
