Staff Avionics Engineer

1w1 week ago

Relativity

Long Beach, US · Full-time · $175,000 – $241,000

About this role

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets like Terran R to deliver payloads to orbit and unlock opportunities in science and exploration. As a Staff Avionics Hardware Engineer in the Interplanetary Program, you will own the design, development, and delivery of spacecraft avionics systems from concept through flight. You will create reliable, high-performance avionics enabling deep-space missions.

You will develop complete avionics systems including architecture, design, integration, and verification. Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal, and software teams for seamless integration. Lead hardware builds covering PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification.

The Interplanetary Sciences Program expands access to solar system exploration, making planetary research faster, more affordable, and capable. It rethinks science mission design, build, and operation to enable instruments to distant worlds without decades of development. Join multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment with autonomy at every level.

Relativity fosters creativity and technical rigor where your voice shapes decisions and stories. This unique moment lets you leave your mark on product, process, and culture as Terran R gains momentum. The most meaningful work of your career awaits.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
Expertise in spacecraft avionics architecture and hardware design
Proficiency in PCB design, harnessing, and embedded systems
Experience with avionics integration, verification, and environmental qualification for space missions
Ability to lead technical execution in fast-paced environments with autonomy
Strong organizational skills for design documentation and supplier coordination
Thrives in multidisciplinary collaboration for deep-space systems

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

Benefits

Autonomy, ownership, and impact at every level
Collaborate across teams to shape decisions and see work come to life
Opportunity to define interplanetary avionics architecture and technical standards
Join early enough to leave your mark on product, process, and culture