Full-Time

Lead Avionics Integration Engineer

Posted on 9/26/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$138k - $169kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Avionics
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in an electromechancial design or integration engineering role
  • 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
  • Experience writing and executing system or vehicle level integration and test campaigns for complex systems such as cars, spacecraft, aircraft, or rockets
  • Basic programming skills for automation or data analysis
  • Experience with tools for electrical troubleshooting (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, time-domain reflectometry, or network analyzers)
  • Experience with a 3D computer aided design (CAD) software such as NX
  • Experience with wire harness design utilizing an electrical/harness design software such as Zuken E3
  • Demonstrated project ownership and accountability with complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Avionics Integration Engineering team responsible for system-level electrical and harness design, system channel configuration management, and system-level integration and test activities
  • Collaborate with partners in electrical design, propulsion, fluids, etc. to define system-level electrical requirements and trade system architecture and design solutions
  • Design avionics harnessing and supporting secondary structure
  • Draft and execute system and vehicle level integration and test plans and procedures

Relativity Space produces and launches 3D printed reusable rockets, serving clients that need to send payloads into space, such as satellites. They use advanced 3D printing techniques to simplify rocket production, reduce costs, and shorten build times. Their flagship product, the Terran R, is designed for medium-to-heavy lift capabilities and emphasizes reusability and efficiency. The company's goal is to provide reliable and cost-effective launch services, as shown by their successful launch of the Terran 1 in March 2023.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

30%
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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 Space an $8.7 million contract for research.
  • Growing demand for satellite internet services boosts Relativity Space's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Firefly Aerospace could impact Relativity Space's market share.
  • Abandonment of Terran 1 raises concerns about technology reliability.
  • Reliance on unbuilt Terran R poses risks if development is delayed.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to build rockets with 100x fewer parts.
  • The Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a radically simplified supply chain in aerospace manufacturing.

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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

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