Relativity Space
Mission Operations Responsible Engineer/Scientist
About this role
Relativity Space is looking for a Mission Operations Responsible Engineer/Scientist to lead spacecraft operations for their Interplanetary Sciences Program. This senior role involves end-to-end ownership of operations architecture and maximizing scientific data collection while enhancing spacecraft efficiency through automation.
What you'll do
- Lead planning, design, and execution of spacecraft operations
- Define operations architecture for missions
- Collaborate with science and instrument teams
- Maximize science data collection within constraints
- Automate operations to improve efficiency
- Ensure effective execution of complex science missions
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 5+ years in planetary missions
- Experience with scripting (e.g., Python)
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
- Ability to handle cross-subsystem interactions
- Excellent communication skills across disciplines
- Decision-making under time pressure
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape missions and operations
- Work in a fast-paced commercial environment
- Contribute to groundbreaking scientific exploration
- Collaborative work culture
- Impactful work toward space exploration
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Relativity Space
Relativity Space develops the Terran R reusable rocket and is hiring engineers to design, manufacture, and launch it. The company seeks Manufacturing Engineers, Launch Integration Engineers, Vehicle Structures Engineers, and Avionics Hardware Engineers to work on critical flight systems, production processes, and launch operations at Cape Canaveral.
- Website
- relativityspace.com