Power Systems Engineer II

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Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
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109K-163K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Designs and supports electrical power systems for rocket launch and processing facilities, covering 22.5 kV to 120 V systems. Responsibilities include construction drawings, installation planning, purchasing, bid packages, subcontractor support, system requirements, design reviews, troubleshooting, and cross-functional facility development. The role requires electrical engineering expertise across power generation, distribution, protection, controls, and sequencing systems, with on-site work at Cape Canaveral.
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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 Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role:

  • Develop electrical project designs and construction drawings for launch and processing facility projects in partnership with senior engineers.
  • Design and support electrical systems across voltage levels ranging from 22.5 kV to 120 V.
  • Support installation planning and purchasing for power generation and control, power distribution and protection, and sequencing systems used in launch operations.
  • Prepare construction drawings, requests for proposals, bid packages, bid evaluations, and related documentation to support subcontractor selection and management.
  • Develop electrical system requirements and participate in design reviews for new and ongoing launch facility projects.
  • Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support the development of future Relativity Space facilities.

About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience applying engineering first principles to electrical system design, troubleshooting, or operations.
  • Experience with aerospace, utility, or industrial electrical systems, including power generation, redundancy, or high-power applications.
  • Experience supporting electrical design or operations for power distribution, protection, controls, or sequencing systems.
  • Ability to work independently, identify and solve complex technical problems, and maintain sound judgment in high-pressure environments.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across diverse teams and technical backgrounds.

Nice to haves but not required:

  • Experience in the orbital launch industry or hands-on experience with aviation or rocket ground power systems.
  • Familiarity with crane, elevator, or similar control and power systems.
  • Experience working with NFPA, military, NASA, or similar regulatory requirements.
  • Experience designing medium- to high-power electrical systems for utility or industrial facilities.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.


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! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$109,000$163,000 USD

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 [email protected].

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience applying engineering first principles to electrical system design, troubleshooting, or operations
  • Experience with aerospace, utility, or industrial electrical systems, including power generation, redundancy, or high-power applications
  • Experience supporting electrical design or operations for power distribution, protection, controls, or sequencing systems
  • Ability to work independently, identify and solve complex technical problems, and exercise sound judgment in high-pressure environments
  • Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across diverse teams and technical backgrounds
  • Experience in the orbital launch industry or hands-on experience with aviation or rocket ground power systems
  • Familiarity with crane, elevator, or similar control and power systems
  • Experience working with NFPA, military, NASA, or similar regulatory requirements
  • Experience designing medium- to high-power electrical systems for utility or industrial facilities

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength The company lists comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions, mental‑health resources, and access to One Medical. These offerings are complemented by an Employee Assistance Program and related wellness support.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is presented as generous and paired with a $10,000 family‑building stipend for fertility, adoption, and related needs. Additional supports include adoption assistance, a return‑to‑work program, and an onsite Mother’s Room.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes 15 PTO days per year, sick‑time accruals, 11 company holidays, and 2 personal‑choice holidays. This structured mix provides predictable time away across vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, 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.

Why Work With Us

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.

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At Relativity Space, we are an office-first company. We believe our best work happens in person—where collaboration is faster, problem-solving is sharper, and ideas flow more freely.

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