Staff Flight Software Engineer

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Long Beach, California. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical software for the Terran R rocket program, contributing directly to the company's vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars.

The role involves architecting and delivering core flight software for rocket control systems, working closely with GNC engineers on complex algorithms for vehicle ascent and re-entry, and integrating various sensor systems and control mechanisms. You'll be responsible for developing robust telemetry systems and supporting critical testing infrastructure.

As a technical leader, you'll have significant autonomy in tackling core flight software products while setting standards and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of production development experience, deep expertise in real-time embedded systems, and mastery of systems programming languages like Rust or C++.

Relativity Space offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $194,000 - $249,000, equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The company is at the forefront of both commercial space launch and additive manufacturing innovation, making this an exciting opportunity to shape the future of space technology.

The role combines cutting-edge aerospace engineering with advanced software development, offering the chance to work on unique challenges in rocket development while contributing to humanity's space exploration goals. You'll be part of a passionate team pushing the boundaries of what's possible in both space technology and large-scale 3D printing.