Senior Electrical Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on22392, Bonita Street, Watson Industrial Center, Keystone, Carson, Los Angeles County, California, 90745, United States
About the Company
At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum.
About the Team
Relativity Space pioneered large-scale additive manufacturing with our Terran 1 rocket, the largest 3D-printed object to fly. Now a distinct business unit within Relativity, Horizon Manufacturing Technologies is advancing next-generation manufacturing for aerospace and beyond. The team operates at the frontier of manufacturing innovation, where creativity meets capability. This is an environment where cutting-edge R&D is put into production, industrializing advanced manufacturing capabilities to solve customer problems. You'll work alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists, and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software, creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves a wide variety of applications.
About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the development, integration, and optimization of industrial automation systems for our cooperative multi-robot platform. You will help shape the electrical backbone of a tightly coordinated robotic system in which multiple robotic arms, mobile platforms, and manufacturing subsystems work together as a unified cell to enable flexible, high-throughput production. This role will focus on creating custom electrical hardware, unifying power and data architecture, improving reliability of electrical performance, and simplifying system integration and use. This is a chance to help define the electrical systems behind a highly collaborative robotic platform that pushes the boundaries of autonomy, coordination, and advanced manufacturing.
Compensation & Benefits
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
22392, Bonita Street, Watson Industrial Center, Keystone, Carson, Los Angeles County, California, 90745, United States
Carson, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and implement robust electrical architectures for robotic arms, AMRs, and manufacturing equipment
- check_circleLead power distribution and routing for low-voltage and high-current systems across complex platforms
- check_circleSupport early-stage design and buildout of custom autonomous mobile robot electrical systems
- check_circleDesign and integrate battery subsystems including protection, charging, and monitoring for industrial environments
- check_circleContribute to mechatronic development including electrical mounting, routing, and thermal considerations
- check_circleCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with software and infrastructure
- check_circleConduct thorough testing and validation to guarantee system functionality and reliability
- check_circleCultivate safety-critical engineering practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Requirements
- verifiedBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field
- verified4+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems, AMR development, electrical system integration, or advanced manufacturing
- verified1+ years of experience designing and implementing electrical systems for robotics, industrial equipment, or complex electromechanical platforms
- verifiedExperience developing custom electrical hardware and integrating components such as power distribution, sensors, motor drives, safety systems, and industrial controls
- verifiedStrong knowledge of power system design including routing and protection for high-current devices, battery-powered systems, and mixed-power environments
- verifiedFamiliarity with protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and safety protocols (FSoE, ProfiSafe)
Nice to Have
Experience with industrial robot arms (KUKA, ABB, Autonox, UR, etc.). Past work building and operating autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Familiarity with PLCs and industrial controls platforms such as Beckhoff/TwinCAT. Knowledge of motion control concepts and experience setting up motor drives. Experience with battery systems, including power distribution, charging, protection, and health monitoring. Experience working with industrial machinery and manufacturing processes including but not limited to welding, grinding, and milling. Experience contributing to mechatronic design, including electrical-mechanical integration, packaging, and subsystem structural development. Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++ for embedded, controls, or diagnostic tooling. Familiarity with Robot Operating System (ROS2).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleGenerous PTO and sick leave policycheck_circleParental leavecheck_circleAnnual learning and development stipend
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Industrial Automation, Robotic Systems, Amr Development, Electrical System Integration, Advanced Manufacturing Equipment, Electrical Hardware, Power Distribution, Battery Systems, Mechatronic, Ethercat.
Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space
What does a Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space will design and implement robust electrical architectures for robotic arms, amrs, and manufacturing equipment; lead power distribution and routing for low-voltage and high-current systems across complex platforms; support early-stage design and buildout of custom autonomous mobile robot electrical systems; and design and integrate battery subsystems including protection, charging, and monitoring for industrial environments.
What are the requirements for this Senior Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space position, applicants should have: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field; 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems, AMR development, electrical system integration, or advanced manufacturing; 1+ years of experience designing and implementing electrical systems for robotics, industrial equipment, or complex electromechanical platforms; Experience developing custom electrical hardware and integrating components such as power distribution, sensors, motor drives, safety systems, and industrial controls; Strong knowledge of power system design including routing and protection for high-current devices, battery-powered systems, and mixed-power environments; and Familiarity with protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and safety protocols (FSoE, ProfiSafe).
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Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space is based in 22392, Bonita Street, Watson Industrial Center, Keystone, Carson, Los Angeles County, California, 90745, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Relativity Space has listed this Senior Electrical Engineer role as on-site.
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Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space include Industrial Automation; Robotic Systems; Amr Development; Electrical System Integration; Advanced Manufacturing Equipment; Electrical Hardware; Power Distribution; and Battery Systems.
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Educational requirements for this role: PhD in Electrical Engineering required.
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Senior Electrical Engineer at Relativity Space is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About Relativity Space
Relativity Space operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry, headquartered in Long Beach, California. The company focuses on developing reusable launch vehicles designed to make access to space more reliable and routine. Its primary product, the medium-to-heavy lift rocket Terran R, is engineered to deliver customer payloads to orbit, addressing the increasing demand for launch capacity in the sector.
Beyond immediate commercial operations, Relativity Space aims to utilize successful Terran R missions to advance scientific research, exploration, and innovation. The organization's efforts are directed toward pioneering progress that extends beyond current boundaries, creating new opportunities for growth in the space industry. By focusing on reusable technology, the company seeks to establish a sustainable model for future space activities while serving the needs of payload customers requiring orbital delivery services.
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