Staff Avionics Space Survivability Engineer

Relativity Space is at the forefront of rocket manufacturing, developing the Terran R vehicle to meet growing demand for orbital payload delivery. As a Staff Avionics Space Survivability Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team responsible for the vehicle's nervous system - designing, building, and testing critical avionics hardware that controls every major electrical system.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring expertise in space-grade electronics and environmental testing. You'll drive development and testing campaigns to ensure avionics survivability from launch through orbital operations, analyzing complex failure mechanisms including radiation effects, transient phenomena, and electromagnetic interference.

Working at Relativity means joining a mission-driven team where autonomy and impact exist at every level. You'll collaborate across multiple disciplines, from propulsion to GNC teams, ensuring seamless integration of avionics systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape fundamental architecture decisions for Terran R while having significant ownership of flight-critical components.

The position offers competitive compensation ($189,000-$241,000) plus equity, comprehensive benefits including parental leave, and professional development support. Based in Long Beach, California, you'll work in a cutting-edge facility with some of the industry's brightest minds. The role requires 10+ years of electrical design experience and deep expertise in space-grade hardware qualification.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced avionics engineer who wants to make a lasting impact on the future of space technology while working with a team that values both technical excellence and innovation. You'll help pioneer new approaches to space electronics while mentoring the next generation of aerospace engineers.