Relativity Space · 5 months ago
Sr Avionics Ground Support Equipment Engineer
Long Beach, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expRelativity Space is building rockets to meet the increasing demand for launch capacity and to advance science and exploration. They are looking for a Senior Avionics Ground Support Equipment Engineer to lead the design and development of critical ground systems that support engine tests, vehicle integration, and launch operations. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure the reliability and safety of the systems in high-stakes environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, integration, and build of critical ground systems that support engine test, vehicle integration, and test and launch operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with propulsion, avionics, software, test, and operations teams to deliver robust, scalable systems on tight timelines
Oversee fabrication, bring-up, and validation of EGSE systems, including electrical testing, calibration, and functional checks
Author interface control documents (ICDs) and engineering release drawings to ensure tight alignment between EGSE and flight/avionics hardware
Work closely with safety, operations, and launch teams to ensure systems are compliant and operable under high-stakes conditions
Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices in GSE development and documentation
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying EGSE or electrical integration systems in aerospace or high-reliability environments
Strong knowledge of signal integrity, grounding schemes, shielding, and power systems
Hands-on experience designing, building, and commissioning electromechanical ground systems
Familiarity with common communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, RS-422, CAN, MIL-STD-1553) and ground systems standards (ASME, API, and NASA/AF)
Preferred
Proficient in mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) for rack layout and enclosure integration
Familiarity with test automation and scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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