Staff Avionics Hardware Engineer
Relativity Space · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted 14 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.
About this role
As a Staff Avionics Hardware Engineer at Relativity Space, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of spacecraft avionics systems from concept to flight. You will collaborate with various teams to create reliable avionics for deep-space exploration, lead hardware builds, and ensure integration and performance of avionics systems. This role requires a proactive engineer who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the foundation of interplanetary avionics architecture.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering avionics or electronics for aerospace systems or similarly complex environments
- Demonstrated ability to take a design from concept through production with minimal supervision
- Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded software interfaces, and system-level testing
- Proven track record of working cross-functionally and communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- Direct technical experience in Mars missions is a plus
- Experience with NASA aerospace systems engineering practices in an applied / new-space manner is a plus
- Experience with deep-space or high-radiation avionics systems
- Background in spaceflight hardware environmental testing and qualification
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 the technology stack or tools used
- Role involves significant responsibility and autonomy, which may not suit all candidates
- Fast-paced environment may be challenging for those who prefer structured settings
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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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