Lead Electrical Systems Engineer – Space Launch Facilities

Relativity Space, Inc.; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is building next‑gen rockets and facilities. We seek a senior electrical engineer to lead design and execution of electrical systems for launch and processing sites, from requirements through commissioning.

You will own electrical engineering work across varied voltage levels and drive technical decisions with suppliers and internal teams. You will collaborate with construction, operations, and cross‑functional engineering to ensure robust, scalable electrical solutions

Qualifications

• Experience developing electrical system designs from requirements to commissioning.
• Experience with high-power electrical systems in aerospace, utility, or industrial settings.
• Experience owning electrical projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, or operations.
• Ability to review designs and guide engineers and contractors across teams.
• Ability to clearly communicate decisions, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and development for launch and processing facility projects from concept to installation.
• Provide direction for electrical systems across voltages 22.5 kV to 120 V, incl. power, distribution, protection, controls.
• Own requirements, analyses, equipment selection, and technical reviews, resolving complex issues.
• Develop and review drawings, RFPs, bid packages, specs, and oversee subcontractors.
• Lead installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate to improve design standards and support future facilities.

Skills

Electrical design

First principles

Systems engineering

Lifecycle management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. is building next‑gen rockets and facilities. We seek a senior electrical engineer to lead design and execution of electrical systems for launch and processing sites, from requirements through commissioning.

You will own electrical engineering work across varied voltage levels and drive technical decisions with suppliers and internal teams. You will collaborate with construction, operations, and cross‑functional engineering to ensure robust, scalable electrical solutions