Staff Flight Software Engineer

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to join their innovative team working on the Terran R rocket program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing while contributing to the company's vision of establishing humanity's industrial base on Mars.

The role involves developing mission-critical flight software for rocket operations, including engine testing, stage testing, and launch operations. As a technical leader, you'll have significant autonomy in architecting core flight software systems while ensuring they meet strict performance requirements. You'll work closely with GNC, Propulsion, and Avionics teams to integrate complex algorithms for vehicle control during all flight phases.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of production development experience with deep expertise in real-time embedded systems, system programming languages like Rust or C++, and strong knowledge of operating system concepts. You'll be responsible for developing robust software systems that control Terran R rockets during orbital flight and landing operations.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology while helping establish best practices and mentoring junior engineers. The position is based in Long Beach, California, and offers competitive compensation ($194,000-$249,000) plus equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development benefits.

Join Relativity Space to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of rocket technology and additive manufacturing, working towards the ambitious goal of enabling humanity's future in space.