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Relativity Space · 2 weeks ago

Senior Navigation Hardware Development Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$159K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to address current and future launch needs, with a focus on their Terran R vehicle. The Senior Navigation Hardware Development Engineer will be responsible for the development, testing, and integration of navigation system avionics for the vehicle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation and integration of critical sensory infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Owning the development, test and integration of navigation system avionics used within the Terran R launch vehicle

Working with cross-functional partner teams across the company, conducting architectural trades, developing acceptance and qualification test plans

Being responsible for critical sensory infrastructure allowing for the landing, recovery, and reuse of the vehicle booster stage

Qualification

Navigation system electronicsGNSS systemsIMUs integrationElectronics designCross-functional teamworkData analysisHardware validationDebugging

Required

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in electronics designed for harsh environments and mission-critical applications such as launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft, or robotics

In-depth knowledge of GNSS systems, including PVT calculation, satellite tracking/acquisition, and error sources

Solid understanding of IMUs, including gyroscopes and accelerometers, their operating principles, error characteristics, and integration with other navigation sensors

Experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and data analysis

Experience working with highly cross-functional teams (GNC, mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) to develop integrated electronics solutions

Preferred

A deep understanding of navigation principles and mixed signal PCBA design

Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense or similar industries where precise navigation is critical

Experience in combining data from various navigation sensors (GPS, IMU, magnetometers, altimeters, LiDAR, etc.) to achieve robust and accurate navigation solutions

Experience with high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.); memory interfaces; design for SoCs, microcontrollers, and microprocessors