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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:
The Stage Fluids team is responsible for the design and delivery of propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that turn structures into functioning rockets! The team has full ownership across design, production, test, and flight, maintaining a holistic view of Terran R, focused not on isolated parts but integrated functionality. Working on-site at the factory means you're never far from the hardware, enabling rapid iteration and tight feedback loops across design and manufacturing. You won't just be handed requirements: you'll be expected to ask the right questions, collaborate with partners across the company, and ultimately find the best solutions for Terran R.
About the Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware design and implementation of that hardware into vehicle fluid systems, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation of our Terran R launch vehicle. Your primary tasks will be focused on:
Vehicle Fluids Hardware Development Engineers are responsible for taking the vehicle hardware from paper designs to highly reliable, high-performance hardware. This role requires deep engagement with both the design and production teams to ensure our designs are readily manufacturable, and our manufacturing processes are reliable and production ready. You will also be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes to improve the Terran-R vehicle. You should have strong engineering fundamentals as well as a knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques to be an effective Hardware Development Engineer. The role demands close interaction with propulsion hardware, including defining build procedures and hands-on build and integration of hardware.
Responsibilities:
- Develop manufacturing processes, new techniques, and tools to enable high-rate productions and increase engine performance
- Work hand-in-hand with the design and analysis teams to simplify our propulsion systems
- Participate in design reviews and lead design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives
- Design test set-ups, coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, and conduct data reviews
- Participate in test failure investigations and implement corrective actions
- Design, analyze, and procure tooling for piece part manufacturing and system testing
- Create and maintain development build and test schedules
About You:
- Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
- Hands-on hardware experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
- Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so
- 1+ years of related experience (full time, internships or projects)
- Hiring Timeline: We are actively hiring for immediate openings. Candidates should have completed their degree requirements and be available to begin full-time employment within 30–60 days of applying. If your availability falls outside this window, we encourage you to return and apply when you are within 30–60 days of being available to start full-time employment.
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.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
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:
The Stage Fluids team is responsible for the design and delivery of propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that turn structures into functioning rockets! The team has full ownership across design, production, test, and flight, maintaining a holistic view of Terran R, focused not on isolated parts but integrated functionality. Working on-site at the factory means you're never far from the hardware, enabling rapid iteration and tight feedback loops across design and manufacturing. You won't just be handed requirements: you'll be expected to ask the right questions, collaborate with partners across the company, and ultimately find the best solutions for Terran R.
About the Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware design and implementation of that hardware into vehicle fluid systems, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation of our Terran R launch vehicle. Your primary tasks will be focused on:
Vehicle Fluids Hardware Development Engineers are responsible for taking the vehicle hardware from paper designs to highly reliable, high-performance hardware. This role requires deep engagement with both the design and production teams to ensure our designs are readily manufacturable, and our manufacturing processes are reliable and production ready. You will also be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes to improve the Terran-R vehicle. You should have strong engineering fundamentals as well as a knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques to be an effective Hardware Development Engineer. The role demands close interaction with propulsion hardware, including defining build procedures and hands-on build and integration of hardware.
Responsibilities:
- Develop manufacturing processes, new techniques, and tools to enable high-rate productions and increase engine performance
- Work hand-in-hand with the design and analysis teams to simplify our propulsion systems
- Participate in design reviews and lead design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives
- Design test set-ups, coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, and conduct data reviews
- Participate in test failure investigations and implement corrective actions
- Design, analyze, and procure tooling for piece part manufacturing and system testing
- Create and maintain development build and test schedules
About You:
- Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
- Hands-on hardware experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
- Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so
- 1+ years of related experience (full time, internships or projects)
- Hiring Timeline: We are actively hiring for immediate openings. Candidates should have completed their degree requirements and be available to begin full-time employment within 30–60 days of applying. If your availability falls outside this window, we encourage you to return and apply when you are within 30–60 days of being available to start full-time employment.
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.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon66
- Amazon Web Services25
- SpaceX4
- Blue Origin4
- Ford Motor Company4
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail12
- Technology & Software12
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces12
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Electronics & Hardware2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor PADS
- Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation of prototype boards
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, power delivery design, and EMC compliance
- Ability to read and produce schematics, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
- Experience with FPGA development tools or embedded microcontroller programming
Tips for Your Hardware Development Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each hardware domain
Defense and aerospace employers screen for export-control clearance experience, while consumer electronics teams want fast iteration cycles. Reframe your same project history to match the domain's priorities before you submit each application.
List tools and EDA software explicitly
Hiring managers and applicant tracking systems scan for specific tools like Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, Mentor PADS, or Synopsys. Name every EDA and simulation tool you have used in a dedicated skills section so your resume isn't filtered out automatically.
Show ownership of full hardware development cycles
Job postings for mid-level and senior roles consistently ask for bring-up, validation, and manufacturing handoff experience. Describe at least one project from schematic capture through DVT and mass production to signal end-to-end ownership.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hardware development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a bench exercise for technical interviews
Many hardware interviews include an on-site or take-home circuit debugging exercise or a schematic review. Practice reading unfamiliar schematics under time pressure and walking an interviewer through your fault-isolation reasoning step by step.
Negotiate start date around tape-out or release windows
Hardware teams are often in a freeze period close to a chip tape-out or product release and can't onboard new engineers mid-sprint. Asking about the team's current project phase signals awareness and can make a later start date an easy concession in your offer negotiation.
Hardware Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hardware development engineers?
The most active employers for hardware development engineers right now are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and SpaceX, and the most openings are in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in semiconductors, defense electronics, and consumer device companies scaling new product lines.
How many hardware development engineer jobs are remote?
About 44% of hardware development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most software roles because lab access and hardware bring-up require on-site work. Sub-areas like FPGA logic design, firmware development, and signal integrity simulation are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a hardware development engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, then build hands-on experience through lab coursework, senior capstone projects, or personal PCB builds you can show employers. Develop proficiency in at least one industry EDA tool, learn to read and produce schematics, and pursue an internship or new-grad role that includes prototype bring-up and validation to establish a foundation for full-time positions.
How do you get hired as a hardware development engineer with little experience?
Build a tangible project portfolio before you apply: a self-designed PCB, an FPGA demo, or a documented hardware debug writeup shows employers you can work with real components, not just simulations. Apply to new-grad rotational programs at large electronics manufacturers, which are structured for candidates without professional experience, and be ready to describe your design decisions and what you would do differently.
What does the hardware development engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering circuit fundamentals, debugging approaches, and tool experience. On-site rounds typically include a schematic review or bench exercise, a system design discussion, and a behavioral interview. Some companies add a take-home design problem before the on-site stage, particularly for mid-level and senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to hardware development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to hardware development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills, seniority, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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