Offshore & Maritime

Offshore Recovery Electrical Engineer I at Relativity Space

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  • Company: Relativity Space
  • Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: $90,000 – $136,000

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About the role

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet growing launch demand and advance space exploration. You will join the Offshore Recovery team, which designs and operates the maritime vessels used to land and recover the Terran R launch vehicle. This is a hands-on position covering the full project lifecycle, from system design and shipyard construction to supporting critical offshore missions at sea.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, integration, testing, and operation of electrical systems aboard the recovery barge.
  • Provide engineering support for low-voltage control systems, PLCs, networking, high-power distribution, and RF telemetry.
  • Verify electrical system functionality and assist with troubleshooting to ensure safe landing and recovery of Terran R.
  • Collaborate with engineering, marine, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and support mission readiness.
  • Incorporate lessons learned from initial operations into the design of future landing platforms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering with hands-on experience applying engineering principles to physical hardware or electrical systems.
  • Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to apply technical knowledge to unfamiliar systems.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel an average of at least 25% of the time, including potential weekend work for shipyard and offshore activities.
  • Ability to work in marine and offshore environments as required.

Pay and benefits

  • Hiring range: $90,000 – $136,000 USD.
  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.

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