Power Systems Engineer II Verified today

About the Role

You will develop electrical project designs and construction drawings for launch and processing facility projects in partnership with senior engineers. Your work spans power generation and control, power distribution and protection, and sequencing systems used in launch operations.

• Design and support electrical systems across voltage levels ranging from 22.5 kV to 120 V.
• Support installation planning and purchasing for power systems.
• Prepare construction drawings, requests for proposals, bid packages, bid evaluations, and related documentation to support subcontractor selection and management.
• Develop electrical system requirements and participate in design reviews for new and ongoing launch facility projects.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to support the development of future Relativity Space facilities.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience applying engineering first principles to electrical system design, troubleshooting, or operations.
• Experience with aerospace, utility, or industrial electrical systems, including power generation, redundancy, or high-power applications.
• Experience supporting electrical design or operations for power distribution, protection, controls, or sequencing systems.
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve complex technical problems, and maintain sound judgment in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across diverse teams and technical backgrounds.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the orbital launch industry or hands-on experience with aviation or rocket ground power systems.
• Familiarity with crane, elevator, or similar control and power systems.
• Experience working with NFPA, military, NASA, or similar regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing medium- to high-power electrical systems for utility or industrial facilities.

Compensation and Clearance

Hiring range: $109,000 to $163,000 USD. Compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.