Mission Operations Responsible Engineer/Scientist

Relativity Space is seeking an operations responsible engineer to lead the planning, design, and execution of spacecraft operations for the Interplanetary Program's first mission. This is a senior, highly technical, high-ownership role on a lean team in a fast-moving commercial environment.

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 (e.g., Python) for data analysis or operational tasks
• Proficiency working in Linux/Unix environments
• Ability to reason through cross-subsystem interactions and their operational implications, make decisions with incomplete information and under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills across technical disciplines: engineering, science, software

Benefits

• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Competitive salary and equity