Senior Avionics Engineer – Interplanetary Hardware

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

PTO & sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer within the Interplanetary Program to own spacecraft avionics from concept through flight. You will shape an interplanetary avionics architecture and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, reliable systems for deep-space missions.

The role requires a motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with hands-on experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, and system-level testing, and the

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace or electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing avionics or electronics for aerospace or similar environments.
• Proven ability to take a design from concept through production with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded interfaces, and testing.
• Strong cross-functional communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop avionics architectures and flight-ready hardware from concept to flight.
• Collaborate with propulsion, guidance, thermal and software teams for integration.
• Lead hardware builds, PCB design, harnessing, and environmental qualification.
• Maintain design docs, test plans, and reports with clear communication.
• Coordinate component selection and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Ensure reliability and safety for deep-space missions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Production-ready design

Strong communication

Hands-on hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Embedded software interfaces

System-level testing

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer within the Interplanetary Program to own spacecraft avionics from concept through flight. You will shape an interplanetary avionics architecture and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, reliable systems for deep-space missions.

The role requires a motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with hands-on experience in schematic capture, PCB layout, and system-level testing, and the