Senior High-Power Electrical Engineer, Launch Systems

Relativity Space; Florida; On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Launch Team leads the electrical system architecture and design for complex facilities, guiding power, distribution, controls, and reliability across programs at Cape Canaveral.

This role demands 8+ years in electrical engineering, strong leadership, and ability to translate technical decisions to stakeholders. On-site work at our Cape Canaveral facility is required; Relativity Space offers competitive

Qualifications

• Experience establishing electrical system architecture across projects or facilities.
• Ability to lead complex engineering efforts spanning multiple disciplines.
• Apply engineering first principles to resolve high-impact problems.
• Provide technical leadership across full project lifecycle: requirements, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations.
• Develop or influence engineering standards, design practices, or architecture decisions used across projects.
• Communicate complex technical decisions and risks to teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical system architecture and design approaches for launch/processing facilities.
• Lead design and integration of electrical systems from 22.5 kV to 120 V, including power, distribution, controls, and redundancy.
• Establish standards and criteria to improve reliability, safety, and scalability.
• Resolve cross-disciplinary challenges involving electrical infrastructure and launch systems.
• Provide oversight for equipment selections, design reviews, and system acceptance; mitigate risks.
• Mentor engineers and partner with leadership to shape long-term facility strategy.

Skills

Electrical architecture

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Engineering first principles

Lifecycle engineering

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Launch Team leads the electrical system architecture and design for complex facilities, guiding power, distribution, controls, and reliability across programs at Cape Canaveral.

This role demands 8+ years in electrical engineering, strong leadership, and ability to translate technical decisions to stakeholders. On-site work at our Cape Canaveral facility is required; Relativity Space offers competitive