Lead High-Power Electrical Engineer for Space Launch

Relativity Space; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and supervise electrical construction drawings for launch facilities at Cape Canaveral. You will own system requirements, perform analyses, and lead cross‑functional teams through installation and commissioning.

The role demands a BS in electrical engineering and 6+ years of experience in high‑power electrical systems, with responsibility across design, procurement, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience developing electrical system designs using first principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical construction drawings for launch and processing facilities.
• Provide technical direction for electrical systems from 22.5 kV to 120 V, including generation, distribution, protection, controls, and sequencing.
• Own requirements, analyses, equipment selection, and technical reviews; resolve complex integration and reliability challenges.
• Develop and review technical documents and oversee subcontractors during execution.
• Lead installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with management to improve design standards and support future facilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Requirements development

Technical reviews

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and supervise electrical construction drawings for launch facilities at Cape Canaveral. You will own system requirements, perform analyses, and lead cross‑functional teams through installation and commissioning.

The role demands a BS in electrical engineering and 6+ years of experience in high‑power electrical systems, with responsibility across design, procurement, and operations.