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$206,000 – $308,000
Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Lead the design and deployment of safety-critical software infrastructure for a commercial rocket vehicle, overseeing a team that builds systems for command, telemetry, and test automation across ground and flight environments. This role suits experienced engineering managers with a background in complex, high-reliability systems who want to shape foundational architecture at a pivotal stage of a aerospace company's growth.
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What they ask for
Required
- 10+ years software engineering experience
- 4+ years in a leadership role
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience leading high-performing engineering teams on complex cross-functional projects
- Strong communication and organizational skills across multiple functions
- Experience driving operational improvements and process standardization in technical environments
- Proven ability to scale teams including hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews
- Deep experience debugging complex system issues and root cause analysis
Nice to have
- Prior space industry experience