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Senior Avionics Test Engineer, RF and Navigation

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted 19 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
19 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 Senior Avionics Test Engineer focusing on RF and Navigation at Relativity Space, you will design and execute testing strategies for avionics systems on the Terran R launch vehicle. Your role involves developing testing frameworks, collaborating with hardware and software engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will also be responsible for integrating and operating test hardware and software for functional testing of RF and navigation systems.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • 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 RF, navigation, avionics, electronics design, simulation, or test
  • Experience working with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic loads
  • Experience working with RF and/or navigation test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, SDRs, RF signal generators, GNSS/GPS simulators, inertial sensor test equipment, and data recorders
  • Familiarity with testing and characterization of GPS/GNSS receivers, IMUs, inertial sensors, or other navigation avionics
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

  • Experience testing or characterizing active RF electronics such as PAs, LNAs, and/or radio transceivers
  • Experience with GPS/GNSS testing, including signal simulation, receiver characterization, navigation performance, or interference testing
  • Experience with IMU/inertial sensor testing, calibration, characterization, or hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  • Experience designing or integrating RF, navigation, or avionics test systems
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for data acquisition, recording, automation, and analysis

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 in the role
  • Compensation range provided, but actual salary may vary based on experience and qualifications
  • Role involves significant collaboration across teams, which may appeal to candidates who thrive in a team 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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