Senior Power Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Power Systems Engineer works onsite in Cape Canaveral, FL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Relativity Space's Launch team, which works across Terran R stages, payloads, ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The engineer defines and integrates electrical systems for launch and processing facilities, from architecture and design through installation and commissioning. The work supports safe, reliable facility operations and the launch program's evolving requirements.

What you'll do

• Define electrical system architecture, requirements, and design approaches for launch and processing facilities
• design and integrate systems from 23 kV to 120 V, including generation, distribution, protection, controls, and sequencing
• specify switchgear, motor control centers, motors and VFDs, UPS systems, generators, transfer switches, grounding, and emergency systems
• produce construction documents, schematics, diagrams, and bid packages
• perform arc flash, coordination, and load flow studies
• review applicable codes
• coordinate installation, commissioning, and acceptance
• establish engineering standards and mentor engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior power systems engineer

cape canaveral fl

relativity space

launch team

electrical systems

power distribution

facility engineering

commissioning

terran r

23 kv to 120 v

engineering standards

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and equity
• PTO and sick leave
• parental leave
• annual learning and development stipend.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. Government background check required for on-site work at a government partner location. Hiring range is not included in the structured compensation facts; the posting states $130,000–$194,000 USD.

About the employer

Relativity Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.