Avionics Test Lead for Spaceflight Systems

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute avionics testing strategies for the Terran R rocket. You will work closely with the avionics design team to identify issues and drive automation to improve efficiency.

This role covers system-level integration, testbed operations, and on-console data review during stage tests and launches, with opportunities to shape procedures, go/no-go criteria, and vehicle health monitoring.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in EE, CE, CS, AE or related field.
• 5+ years in integrated systems test, flight test, or validation.
• Experience with verification and validation planning.
• Experience with complex electrical and software systems.
• Python or MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics system integration, validation, testing, and operations.
• Coordinate tests to validate power, fault tolerance, network, and software.
• Develop CONOPs, go/no-go criteria, automation, and manuals.
• Support avionics testbeds development and operation.
• Assist on-console tests and data review during stage tests and launches.

Skills

Integrated systems test

Python or MATLAB

Education

BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS/AE

Tools

Zuken

NX

Teamcenter

Altium Designer

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking an Avionics Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute avionics testing strategies for the Terran R rocket. You will work closely with the avionics design team to identify issues and drive automation to improve efficiency.

This role covers system-level integration, testbed operations, and on-console data review during stage tests and launches, with opportunities to shape procedures, go/no-go criteria, and vehicle health monitoring.