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Lead Hardware Engineer (Controllers)

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
low
0 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As the Lead Hardware Engineer for Controllers at Relativity Space, you will lead a team of electrical engineers in designing custom avionics controllers for the Terran R launch vehicle. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the full product lifecycle from initial design to integration and vehicle operations, ensuring that the controllers interface effectively with critical systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet the demanding requirements of the vehicle and mentor your team in both technical and non-technical practices.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics design for harsh environments and mission-critical applications
  • Strong technical background in mixed-signal and analog circuit design
  • Experience designing control electronics for actuating loads
  • Experience with sensor interfacing across diverse types
  • Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations using RCCA processes

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with embedded software development and integration for real-time control systems
  • Experience with design for reliability and manufacturability of avionics hardware
  • Technical expertise in power electronics
  • Experience with communication protocols and interfaces for distributed control systems
  • Hands-on experience with environmental testing and test fixture design

What you get

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Compensation range provided, but actual salary depends on experience and qualifications
  • The role involves high responsibility and ownership, which may lead to a fast-paced work environment

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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