Full-Time

Director – Avionics Hardware Development

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$263k - $337kAnnually

+ Equity

Expert

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Avionics
Aerospace Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience developing electrical and mechanical hardware for mission-critical applications in harsh environments such as aviation, space, or robotics
  • 7+ years of experience leading engineering teams
  • Experience leading and developing engineering leaders
  • Familiarity with driving hardware development through the full product lifecycle including design, manufacturing, test, and operations
Responsibilities
  • Lead the ground-up development of cutting edge electronics and mechanical hardware for Relativity’s newest launch vehicle, Terran R
  • Lead a team of engineers and managers pushing the limits of new technologies supporting a highly reliable system
  • Design and develop the full set of avionics hardware including electronics hardware, mechanical hardware, and integration
  • Advance avionics hardware through the full product lifecycle including requirements and system architecture definition, detailed design, development testing, introduction into manufacturing, and integrated test & operations
  • Work closely with partner teams across the engineering, manufacturing, test, and operations organizations to develop a cohesive avionics system supporting all flight systems
  • Develop the skills of leaders under you
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with electrical CAD tools such as Altium and mechanical CAD tools such as NX
  • Experience with embedded software development
  • Experience with environmental test equipment such as thermal chambers, shaker tables, and TVAC chambers
  • Experience with design and test for EMC and radiation effects
  • Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and thermal analysis techniques and tools

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets, catering to the growing demand for space infrastructure. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This approach allows Relativity Space to offer a competitive alternative in the aerospace market. Unlike traditional rocket manufacturers, their emphasis on reusability and innovative designs sets them apart. The company's goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective launch services, as demonstrated by their successful launch of the Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object in space.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Relativity Space secured a multiyear contract with Intelsat for satellite launches.
  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Relativity an $8.7 million contract for additive manufacturing research.
  • Eric Schmidt's investment highlights confidence in Relativity's 3D-printed aerospace technology.

What critics are saying

  • Terran 1's failure to reach orbit may impact investor confidence.
  • Abandoning Terran 1 could lead to sunk costs and resource allocation issues.
  • Competition with SpaceX and Firefly may pressure Relativity to accelerate development timelines.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to reduce rocket parts by 100x.
  • Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a simplified supply chain with faster production times.

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Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend