Robotics Engineer II
Company: Relativity Space
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Relativity Space, we're
building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's
breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads
to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But
that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R
will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and
innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy,
ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just
executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved
before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from
the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing,
software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate
across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in
record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical
rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories
we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's
early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and
the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and
picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is
waiting. Join us. About the Team: Relativity Space pioneered
large-scale additive manufacturing with our Terran 1 rocket, the
largest 3D-printed object to fly. Now a distinct business unit
within Relativity, Horizon Manufacturing Technologies is advancing
next-generation manufacturing for aerospace and beyond. The team
operates at the frontier of manufacturing innovation, where
creativity meets capability. This is an environment where
cutting-edge R&D is put into production, industrializing
advanced manufacturing capabilities to solve customer problems.
You'll work alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists,
and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software,
creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves
a wide variety of applications. From exploring new materials to
unlocking faster print speeds, to designing complex, organic
geometries that can't be built any other way, it's high-impact work
that sets the foundation for the future of advanced manufacturing
About the Role: As a Robotics Engineer II, you will contribute to
the development, integration, and optimization of automation
systems for our cooperative robotics platform. You will focus on
designing and implementing robotic control software, programming
PLCs, and developing real-time systems to enhance operational
efficiency and precision. Your expertise will drive the advancement
of our automation capabilities, creating solutions for industrial
automation. About You: Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or
a related field, or be self-taught with years of hands-on
experience. Strong experience in designing, implementing, and
optimizing control systems for robotic applications. Working
knowledge of C++, ROS, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and
principles of real-time computing for deterministic control.
Capability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in automation
systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Excellent
communication and collaboration skills for achieving project goals
across teams and disciplines. Willingness to learn new skills and
applications. Nice to haves but not required: Familiarity with
protocols such as EtherCAT, CANbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and
safety protocols (FSoE, profiSAFE) used in industrial automation.
Experience with programming and integrating industrial robots used
for material handling and logistics. Experience with programming
and configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for
industrial automation. Experience with advanced motion control
techniques, such as trajectory planning, servo control, and
kinematics. Knowledge of computer vision techniques for enhancing
automation capabilities, including object detection and tracking.
Passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in
automation and robotics technologies. Willingness to explore and
experiment with new tools and methodologies to enhance system
capabilities. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency
and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation
will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other
job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total
rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and
equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an
annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of
the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here. Hiring Range:
$132,000—$171,000 USD We are an equal opportunity employer and
value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us
at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Keywords: Relativity Space, San Clemente , Robotics Engineer II, Engineering , Long Beach, California
