Senior Avionics Test Systems Engineer, Ground Launch Ops

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space seeks a Sr Avionics Test Systems Engineer, Ground Systems to lead the design, build, and integration of ground support equipment for Terran R testing and launch operations. You’ll work across avionics, propulsion, software, and test teams to deliver robust, safe systems in challenging environments.

This role emphasizes ownership, fast iteration, and close collaboration to bring concepts to launch readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying test systems or electrical integration systems in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical signal integrity, grounding schemes, shielding, and power systems.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and commissioning electromechanical ground systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, CAN, MIL-STD-1553) and ground systems standards (ASME, API, NASA/AF).
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control system platforms such as NI, Beckhoff, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, build, and integrate critical ground systems that support engine test, vehicle integration, and launch operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with vehicle, propulsion, avionics, software, test, and operations teams to deliver robust, scalable systems on tight timelines
• Oversee fabrication, bring-up, and validation of test systems, including electrical testing, calibration, and functional checks
• Author interface control documents (ICDs) and engineering release drawings to ensure tight alignment between electrical ground support equipment and flight/avionics hardware
• Work closely with safety, operations, and launch teams to ensure systems are compliant and operable under high-stakes conditions

Skills

Electrical signal integrity

Grounding and shielding

Power systems

Electromechanical ground systems

Test systems deployment

Cross-functional collaboration

Data acquisition with NI/Beckhoff

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Zuken

Altium Designer

Python

MATLAB

NI LabVIEW

Ethernet

RS-422

CAN

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Relativity Space seeks a Sr Avionics Test Systems Engineer, Ground Systems to lead the design, build, and integration of ground support equipment for Terran R testing and launch operations. You’ll work across avionics, propulsion, software, and test teams to deliver robust, safe systems in challenging environments.

This role emphasizes ownership, fast iteration, and close collaboration to bring concepts to launch readiness.