Relativity Space

Lead, Avionics Test Engineering

Relativity Space$151K — $208K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics hardware simulation and testing
  • Proven leadership experience in guiding engineers with technical best practices
  • Hands-on design experience with complex test systems for high voltage electronics
  • Familiarity with environmental and qualification testing standards (vibration, thermal, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of test engineers to develop automated test systems for Terran R electronics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create manufacturing test assets
  • Oversee acceptance and qualification testing for avionics components
  • Coach team members on both technical execution and soft skills
  • Cultivate a culture of collaboration and high performance within the team

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Commitment to transparency and fairness in compensation practices
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R's nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The team's structure intentionally combines avionics design, manufacturing, and test to enable rapid iteration and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into other functions within Relativity, working closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation. Now is a unique time to join: you'll get to help shape Terran R's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.

About the Role:
  • As a leader of a portion of the Avionics Test team, you will manage a team of test engineers owning the design, development and implementation of fully automated test systems supporting the production of Terran R electronics
  • You will work with cross-functional partner hardware and software design teams in support of creating manufacturing test assets to complete acceptance and qualification testing
  • A strong candidate for the role will have a deep technical background in electronics testing and will coach individual engineers in technical and non-technical best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and high-performance

About You:
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience with electronics hardware simulation, automation, and/or test • Experience leading engineers in best-practices and domain-specific technical principles
  • Experience with ownership of complex test system design for motor drives, DC-DC converters, load switches, high voltage DC electronics, and/or high voltage energy storage
  • Experience in strategic planning, design, development, debugging, and maintenance of test systems in a production environment
  • Experience with environmental and qualification testing, including vibration, thermal, shock, and EMI/EMC validation

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Experience with a schematic capture & PCB design tool such as Altium Designer
  • Experience with analog sensors such as pressure transducers, RTDs, and accelerometers
  • Experience with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data acquisition/recording and analysis
  • Experience with wire harness design
  • Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$151,000-$208,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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