Hiring: Software Engineer, Operations Company: Relativity Space Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:19:21 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, C, Data Pipeline, Python About the job Experience: •3+ years of software engineering experience, ideally including some exposure to mission operations, ground systems, command and control, or other safety- or mission-critical software Required Skills: •Design and implement operations software: Build, test, and operate spacecraft commanding tools — including command generation, validation, sequencing, and constraint-checking software — using modern engineering practices and AI-assisted / agentic development tools to accelerate implementation without compromising rigor. •Work cross-functionally: partner with mission operations, GN&C, flight software, instrument, and ground systems teams inside Relativity Space, as well as external partners and instrument providers, to translate operational needs into working software. •Define external interfaces: define and document the interfaces (ICDs, APIs, data formats) that instrument teams and other external stakeholders use to interact with operations tools, ensuring those interfaces are clear, stable, and well-supported across the life of the mission. •Automate tooling for commanding, telemetry visualization, anomaly investigation, and data pipelines as mission needs change over time. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience •Strong software fundamentals and hands-on proficiency with Python or a comparable language •Comfort working cross-functionally with engineers, operators, and external partners who may have very different technical backgrounds and priorities •During critical mission phases including launch, commissioning, cruise maneuvers and early operations this position will require shift work and on-call availability. Schedule flexibility will be needed as operational needs evolve. Occasional travel (<10%) to partner institutions and mission integration sites may be required Compensation: •$130,000 - $196,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!