RF System Operations Engineer II

The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing and initial production. This team's scope includes the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!

Build out and commission RF Ground Systems in support of Terran R launch campaigns through the operation of telemetry receivers and ground station equipment during launches, flight tests, and ground operations. Integrate and troubleshoot complex RF hardware systems including antennas, receivers, amplifiers, filters, and RF distribution networks.

Monitor and validate signal quality metrics during launch operations including signal strength, bit error rates, and link performance. Develop and execute operational procedures, readiness checklists, and troubleshooting guides for ground RF systems. Travel to ground station sites and launch locations to support deployments and operations (25-50% travel expected)

- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

- 3+ years of experience with RF systems, ground station operations, and/or telemetry systems

- Hands-on experience with commercial telemetry receivers and ground station equipment

- Understanding of RF fundamentals including link budgets, distortion, and signal quality metrics

- Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and network analyzers

- Ability to troubleshoot complex RF hardware systems under time pressure during critical operations

- Previous launch operations or mission control experience

- Familiarity with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms

- Experience with telemetry standards such as IRIG-106

- Scripting ability with Python or MATLAB for data analysis and operational automation

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.

$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.

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