Relativity Space

MissionOperationsResponsibleEngineer/Scientist

$164–226k Long Beach, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mission Operations Responsible Engineer/Scientist at Relativity Space. Skills: Spacecraft operations, Mission planning, Science data collection. Lead planning of spacecraft operations. Lead design of spacecraft operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize science data collection; Increase spacecraft capability; Increase spacecraft efficiency

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Reason through cross-subsystem interactions

Eligibility Requirements

Shift work, On-call availability, Schedule flexibility, Occasional travel (<10%)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in planetary science, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, 5+ years of experience in planetary missions, Experience with scripting (e.g., Python), Proficiency working in Linux/Unix environments, Ability to reason through cross-subsystem interactions, Make decisions with incomplete information, Make decisions under time pressure

Nice to Have

Experience with deep-space mission operations, Experience designing onboard autonomy, Experience designing automated scheduling systems, Experience designing ground-based automation frameworks

What You'll Do.

Lead planning of spacecraft operations

Lead design of spacecraft operations

Lead execution of spacecraft operations

Define operations architecture

Work with science teams

Work with instrument teams

Execute operations to maximize science data collection

Automate spacecraft operations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multiple science teams; Instrument teams

Communication Scope

Technical disciplines

Full Job Description

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. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Interplanetary Sciences Program was established to expand access to scientific exploration across our solar system. Its mission is to make planetary research faster, more affordable, and more capable than ever before by rethinking how science missions are designed, built, and operated. The program aims to enable scientists to send instruments to distant worlds without decades of development or prohibitive costs. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers. About the Role: We are seeking a

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