Lead Electrical Systems Engineer - Space Launch Facility

Relativity Space, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring an experienced Electrical Engineer to define system architecture and drive design across launch facilities. You’ll lead multi-project electrical work, manage power generation, distribution, and controls, and help set standards for reliability and safety.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technical mentorship, and guiding decisions that shape the Terran R program and its facilities. A strong background in high-power systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field required.
• 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience establishing electrical system architecture and leading complex projects.
• Experience applying engineering first principles to cross-disciplinary problems.
• Experience providing technical leadership across full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical system architecture and design approaches for launch facilities.
• Lead design and integration of electrical systems from 22.5 kV to 120 V, including power generation and distribution.
• Establish engineering standards and criteria to improve reliability, safety, and scalability.
• Resolve cross-disciplinary challenges across electrical, launch, construction, and operations.
• Provide oversight for equipment selections, design reviews, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring an experienced Electrical Engineer to define system architecture and drive design across launch facilities. You’ll lead multi-project electrical work, manage power generation, distribution, and controls, and help set standards for reliability and safety.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technical mentorship, and guiding decisions that shape the Terran R program and its facilities. A strong background in high-power systems is essential.