Sr Avionics Integration Engineer Verified today
About the Team
The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R's nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. Engineers are deeply embedded with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
About the Role
- Own the design, routing, and integration of electrical wire harnessing within the Terran R Avionics System from conception to qualification and production, including connectors, cable, and supports
- Collaborate across disciplines including structures, electrical hardware, propulsion, and software to optimize system-level avionics design through architecture trades and requirements definition
- Utilize 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and electrical design packages to deliver detailed designs with considerations for production and test
- Validate designs for flight through rapid prototyping and test campaigns
- Support vehicle-level integration activities by defining avionics systems integration operations, checkouts, and test plans
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in a full lifecycle design engineering role
- Experience with electrical harness design and mechanical routing in 3D CAD software
- Experience with the integration and test of complex, multi-disciplinary electrical systems
Nice to Have
- Proficiency with NX CAD and Teamcenter
- Experience with Zuken E3 electrical design software
- Experience with scripting and software development to support hardware bring-up activities (Python, LabView, C/C++)
- Experience developing electrical and mechanical test fixtures, tools, and production harnessing
- Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL or HITL) test systems
Compensation
Hiring range: $132,000 to $198,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend, and additional benefits.