Relativity Space

Power Systems Engineer II

Relativity Space$109K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
  • Experience with electrical system design, troubleshooting, or operations
  • Familiarity with aerospace, utility, or industrial electrical systems
  • Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems
  • Strong communication skills with diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical designs and construction drawings for launch projects
  • Design and support electrical systems across various voltage levels
  • Assist in planning and purchasing for power generation and distribution systems
  • Prepare construction documentation for subcontractor management
  • Establish electrical requirements and participate in design reviews
  • Collaborate with teams to develop future launch facility projects

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave policy
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Work at the cutting-edge of aerospace with a focus on first flights and reuse operations.
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what's already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role:
  • Develop electrical project designs and construction drawings for launch and processing facility projects in partnership with senior engineers.
  • Design and support electrical systems across voltage levels ranging from 22.5 kV to 120 V.
  • Support installation planning and purchasing for power generation and control, power distribution and protection, and sequencing systems used in launch operations.
  • Prepare construction drawings, requests for proposals, bid packages, bid evaluations, and related documentation to support subcontractor selection and management.
  • Develop electrical system requirements and participate in design reviews for new and ongoing launch facility projects.
  • Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support the development of future Relativity Space facilities.

About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience applying engineering first principles to electrical system design, troubleshooting, or operations.
  • Experience with aerospace, utility, or industrial electrical systems, including power generation, redundancy, or high-power applications.
  • Experience supporting electrical design or operations for power distribution, protection, controls, or sequencing systems.
  • Ability to work independently, identify and solve complex technical problems, and maintain sound judgment in high-pressure environments.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across diverse teams and technical backgrounds.

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Experience in the orbital launch industry or hands-on experience with aviation or rocket ground power systems.
  • Familiarity with crane, elevator, or similar control and power systems.
  • Experience working with NFPA, military, NASA, or similar regulatory requirements.
  • Experience designing medium- to high-power electrical systems for utility or industrial facilities.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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:

$109,000-$163,000 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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