Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience with electronics hardware simulation or testing
Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems like NI or Beckhoff
Experience with electronics test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes)
Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Develop frameworks for qualification and acceptance testing of avionics components
Design equipment for avionics testing, including simulation circuits and test harnesses
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to derive test requirements
Create and maintain test plans and procedures for avionics systems
Integrate and operate test rack hardware and software for functional testing
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Commitment to transparency and fairness in compensation practices
Full Job Description
About The Team:
The Avionics Test & Operations team is responsible for testing avionics hardware and systems across the entire product lifecycle of Terran R: component-, subsystem-, and vehicle-level. As an Avionics Test Engineer at Relativity Space, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing avionics testing strategies for our rocket systems. This includes working closely with the avionics design team to identify and troubleshoot any issues and developing automation and testing infrastructure to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
About The Role:
Develop frameworks and infrastructure to conduct qualification and acceptance testing of Avionics components on the Terran R launch vehicle
Design equipment to facilitate Avionics component testing: simulation circuits, auxiliary test equipment, test harnesses, mechanical fixtures and enclosures, and system validation tools
Work with hardware design engineers and software engineers to derive test requirements and methodologies
Create and maintain test plans and procedures for avionics systems
Integrate, commission, and operate test rack hardware and software to support component- and system-level functional testing
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 or test
Familiarity with data acquisition and control system platforms such as NI, Beckhoff, or similar
Experience working with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic loads
Familiarity with common communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI, etc.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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
Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for avionics systems
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data acquisition/recording and analysis
Familiarity 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:
$148,000-$222,000 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.
