Manager of Embedded Software, Relativity Space
$201-227k
+ Equity
Office located in Long Beach, CA
Aerospace manufacturer of 3D printed rockets
Open for applications
Aerospace manufacturer of 3D printed rockets
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$201-227k
+ Equity
Office located in Long Beach, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years relevant experience in software development or Master’s with 3+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ Years of experience leading a team of multiple engineers or multiple examples of significant mentorship, coaching, and project management
- 5+ Years of experience writing software for embedded systems in C/C++ or similar
- Experience with software development processes including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation
Desirable
- Experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute on projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead software teams that deliver on company critical milestones and objectives
- Demonstrated ability to plan organizational roadmaps and hiring strategies
- Experience with Python, CMake, and CI/CD Pipelines
- Familiarity with realtime operating systems such as VXWorks and FreeRTOS
- Basic knowledge of electric circuits, integrated circuit datasheets
What the job involves
- Relativity is looking for a talented software leader to join a rapidly growing space startup. As a manager of Embedded Software, you will help build low-level software that is responsible for realtime monitoring and control of nearly all major electrical systems on Terran R
- As a manager of Embedded Software, you will help build low-level software that is responsible for realtime monitoring and control of nearly all major electrical systems on Terran R
- This manager will be responsible for growing and mentoring a team of seven embedded software engineers working on projects ranging from Autonomous safety systems, to motor control, to advanced battery management systems
- The manager will need to coordinate with fellow software leaders to align on major milestones and system integration
- The manager will also need to review and author software architecture designs, drive and evaluate trade studies, coach employees on many technical issues, and the team stays on schedule even when they encounter setbacks
- Our mission is to reimagine the way rockets are built and flown
- As the manager of the Embedded Software Team, you will help push us towards this goal by contributing in many areas
- Drive architecture, Design, and development of all embedded software from battery management to high speed sensors to motor controllers
- Own, develop, and test embedded software from low level hardware drivers to realtime control and signal processing algorithms
- Work with partner teams such as propulsion, GNC, Avionics, launch, etc. to define system requirements, interfaces, and understand system performance impacts of avionics designs
- Make complex technical decisions such as risk mitigation, evaluation of trade studies, and anomaly investigations
Our take
Relativity Space has set out to build humanity’s multiplanetary future with its innovative 3D printed rockets. The company is at the forefront of software-defined manufacturing, combining 3D printing, AI, and autonomous robotics to create the “factory of the future.” By utilizing 3D printing, Relativity has simplified its supply chain, building rockets in less than 60 days that require 100x fewer parts.
The company has completed its flagship Terran 1 rocket and has begun its initial round of test flights. While the first launches technically failed, as the rocket failed to reach orbit, the attempt is still classified as a resounding success as the rocket managed the highest stress state inflicted on the rocket, Max-Q. The company is set to test the Terran 1 rocket again, before moving on to its Terran R rocket. While the company faces competition against SpaceX, Relativity Space’s cheaper and accelerated building process is well set to be a fierce competitor.
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Company Specialist
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2023
$20m
SERIES F
Jun 2021
$650m
SERIES E
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional stipend for employee wellness
- 401(k)
- Equity
- 11 company holidays & generous PTO
- Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
- Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
- $2,000 annual learning stipend
- Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences
Company values
- AUDACITY - Challenge convention in pursuit of an expansive future
- RELENTLESSNESS - Focus on achieving intentionally meaningful results
- WONDER - Approach the world with awe and a deep desire to create
- HUMANITY - Expand possibilities for the human experience in this world – and beyond
Company HQ
Long Beach, CA
Articles
Leadership
Tim Ellis
(Co-Founder & CEO)They are part of the National Space Council Users Advisory Group for The White House. Held a variety of positions at BLUE ORIGIN before Relativity Space was accepted into the YC W16 batch.
Jordan Noone
(Co-Founder)Former CTO of the company. Co-founder and current Executive Chairman at KittyCAD, and Co-Founder & General Partner at Embedded Ventures.
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