Senior Offshore Recovery Electrical Engineer

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Offshore Recovery team at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating maritime vessels for Terran R launch vehicle recovery. This role is hands-on, covering the full project lifecycle from system requirements and design to build, activation in the shipyard, and supporting critical offshore recovery missions at sea. The Senior Offshore Recovery Electrical Engineer will lead the development of onboard power systems for recovery vessels, encompassing design, build, sea trials, certification, and mission support. The position also involves providing engineering support for various electrical systems, including low-voltage control, ground, and telemetry systems. A key aspect is supporting offshore recovery campaigns to ensure safe and effective system operation during landing and recovery. The engineer will apply lessons learned to future designs and improvements and contribute to establishing robust engineering and operational practices as the team expands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in electrical power systems development, integration, or support.
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to solve complex technical problems.
Ability to communicate effectively across technical and operational teams, including coordination with contractors and suppliers.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, with potential for additional travel or non-standard work hours based on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with low-voltage control systems and/or RF systems.
Familiarity with marine regulatory and certification standards (e.g., USCG, ABS, DNV, or similar).
Experience with multi-bus power architectures or fault-tolerant systems.
Experience supporting vessel construction, retrofit, or shipyard operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of onboard power systems for the recovery vessel, from design through build, sea trials, certification, and offshore mission support.
Provide engineering support for electrical systems, including low-voltage control systems, ground systems, and telemetry systems.
Support offshore recovery campaigns by helping ensure systems operate safely and effectively during landing and recovery missions.
Apply lessons learned from initial recovery platforms to future designs and improvements.
Contribute to establishing strong engineering and operational practices as the recovery team grows.