# Staff HITL Engineer

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/55756744-31b1-4ef3-b0de-ec8fbb5bec01

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Staff
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 164000 – 246000 USD per year

## Summary

This role builds the integrated hardware-in-the-loop test system for a Mars spacecraft, taking it from concept through final flight validation. It suits engineers who excel at hands-on systems integration, debugging across hardware and software, and owning complex test infrastructure end to end.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Automotive Ethernet, CI/CD, Monte Carlo Simulation, Python, Test Automation

## Required

- 7+ years test engineering experience
- automated test framework architecture for integrated systems
- strong software skills for test automation and validation pipelines
- test automation and CI/regression infrastructure from scratch
- hands-on hardware troubleshooting with standard electronics
- familiarity with Ethernet, UART, SPI interfaces
- owning complex test capability end to end
- driving integrated failures to root cause
- coordinating across engineering teams
- degree in computer, electrical, aerospace, or related engineering field (or equivalent

## Nice to have

- standing up HITL, SIL/HIL, or integrated test platform from scratch
- experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites, or high-reliability hardware systems
- hands-on harnessing, cable fabrication, or test equipment setup
- established test practices and tools in fast-moving engineering environment

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8780079002?gh_jid=8780079002
