Senior Avionics Survivability Architect

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Relativity Space is seeking a Lead Avionics Survivability Engineer to ensure Terran R’s electrical systems withstand harsh launch and spaceflight environments. You will drive EMC, radiation testing, and component reliability from design through flight, coordinating across avionics, propulsion, and structures teams.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, defining survivability requirements, and managing complex test programs to ensure mission success and industry-standard compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of survivability engineering for harsh environments and mission-critical applications.
• Experience in EMC/EMI, radiation effects, or EEE component reliability.
• Knowledge of space environment and effects including radiation belts, solar particle events.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines.
• Experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, NASA EEE-INST-002, ECSS or equivalent.
• Experience planning complex test programs including EMC and radiation testing.
• Strong communication skills to influence design decisions across the organization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the survivability team responsible for Terran R electrical and electronic systems in launch/spaceflight environments.
• Oversee EMC, radiation effects, and EEE component reliability across vehicle and ground systems.
• Drive analysis, test planning, qualification campaigns, and verification activities to meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate with avionics, propulsion, structures, GNC, flight software, and external stakeholders to define requirements and mitigation strategies.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Herramientas

CST

FEKO

HFSS

Descripción del empleo

Relativity Space is seeking a Lead Avionics Survivability Engineer to ensure Terran R’s electrical systems withstand harsh launch and spaceflight environments. You will drive EMC, radiation testing, and component reliability from design through flight, coordinating across avionics, propulsion, and structures teams.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, defining survivability requirements, and managing complex test programs to ensure mission success and industry-standard compliance.