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Mission Operations Responsible Engineer/Scientist

1 week ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Operations Specialist
Operations
Linux Python Unix
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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
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Description

  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of spacecraft operations for the program’s first mission.
  • Own the end-to-end spacecraft operations architecture and operating concept.
  • Work directly with multiple science and instrument teams to coordinate mission operations.
  • Execute operations within real-world spacecraft constraints to maximize science data collection.
  • Develop and implement automation to improve spacecraft capability and operational efficiency.
  • Build and support an operations system for a complex, multi-instrument science mission operating millions of kilometers away.
  • Make operational decisions under time pressure and with incomplete information.
  • Collaborate across engineering, science, and software disciplines on mission execution.
  • Participate in critical mission phases, including launch, commissioning, cruise maneuvers, and early operations.

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 their operational implications.
  • Ability to make decisions with incomplete information and under time pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills across technical disciplines, including engineering, science, and software.
  • 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, preferred.
  • Availability for shift work and on-call support during critical mission phases.
  • Willingness to accommodate schedule flexibility as operational needs evolve.
  • Occasional travel of less than 10% to partner institutions and mission integration sites may be required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity.
  • Hiring range of $164,000 to $225,500 USD.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Benefits and perks package offered by Relativity Space.
  • Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

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