Mission Operations Responsible Engineer/Scientist

2 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of spacecraft operations for the Interplanetary Program’s first mission.
  • Own the end-to-end operations architecture for how the spacecraft is run.
  • Work directly with multiple science and instrument teams to support mission operations.
  • Execute operations that maximize science data collection within spacecraft constraints.
  • Develop and implement automation to improve spacecraft capability and operational efficiency.
  • Reason through cross-subsystem interactions and manage operational implications.
  • Make decisions under time pressure with incomplete information during mission-critical activities.
  • Support shift work and on-call operations during launch, commissioning, cruise maneuvers, and early operations.
  • Collaborate across engineering, science, and software disciplines to deliver mission objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in planetary science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in planetary missions with demonstrated progression into increasing ownership.
  • Experience with scripting, such as Python, for data analysis or operational tasks.
  • Proficiency working in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Ability to reason through cross-subsystem interactions and make decisions with incomplete information under time pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills across technical disciplines, including engineering, science, and software.
  • Availability for shift work and on-call support during critical mission phases.
  • Schedule flexibility as operational needs evolve.
  • Occasional travel of less than 10% to partner institutions and mission integration sites.
  • Preferred experience with deep-space mission operations, including surface or orbital science campaigns.
  • Preferred experience designing onboard autonomy, automated scheduling systems, or ground-based automation frameworks for flight operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Transparent compensation practices with pay finalized based on experience and qualifications.
  • Hiring range of $208,000 to $254,000 USD for the posted level.

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