Relativity Space · 3 months ago
Senior Navigation Hardware Development Engineer
Long Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expRelativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Senior Navigation Hardware Development Engineer will be responsible for the development and integration of navigation system avionics for the Terran R launch vehicle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operation.
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Responsibilities
Owning the development, test and integration of navigation system avionics used within the Terran R launch vehicle
Work 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
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
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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