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Staff Communications Payload Lead Engineer

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, California
On-site Full-time $188K/yr - $251.5K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly skilled engineer with an advanced background in communications payload systems. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree or equivalent experience, along with extensive knowledge of satellite communication systems and payload integration. Proven experience in project management and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams are essential. Strong analytical skills and a passion for innovation in aerospace technology are highly desirable.

About the job

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing space travel by building innovative rockets tailored to meet current demands and future breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle is designed to deliver customer payloads to orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capacity. This is just the beginning; achieving commercial success with Terran R will open up a world of new opportunities for advancing science, exploration, and innovation, paving the way for unprecedented progress beyond the known frontiers.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of a dynamic environment where autonomy, ownership, and the potential for impact are fostered at every level. Here, you are not merely completing tasks; you are tackling challenges that have yet to be solved, contributing to the development of a rocket, a factory, and a thriving business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will collaborate across teams, influence decisions, and witness your contributions come to fruition in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity meets technical excellence, and your insights will help shape the narratives we create together. This is a rare opportunity to leave your mark on the product, process, and culture at a pivotal moment when Terran R is gaining momentum and becoming a reality. The most impactful work of your career is waiting for you. Join us.

About the Team: 

The Interplanetary Sciences Program is dedicated to broadening access to scientific exploration throughout our solar system. Its mission is to accelerate planetary research by making it faster, more cost-effective, and more capable than ever before by reimagining the design, construction, and operation of science missions. The program aims to empower scientists to deploy instruments to distant worlds without the delays of decades-long development cycles or prohibitive expenses. By establishing a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous journey of discovery, fostering knowledge, increasing participation, and inspiring the next generation of explorers.

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About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is at the forefront of space innovation, committed to expanding access to the cosmos through advanced rocket technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the aerospace industry by making space more accessible, efficient, and sustainable, ultimately enabling humanity to explore beyond our planet.

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