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At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs ... As member of the Horizon's Robotics Team, you'll work alongside welders, data scientists, and ...

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs ... As member of the Horizon's Robotics Team, you'll work alongside welders, data scientists, and ...

At our core is the space robotics technology that has defined GITAI from the beginning. A small, highly capable engineering team applies that foundation across satellite buses, in-orbit servicing ...

Senior Technical Recruiter

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

Recruiting experience within aerospace, defense, space, robotics, autonomous systems, or deep technology. * Strong sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networking, and direct ...

Develop perception and reactive autonomy for obstacle detection, free-space understanding, dynamic ... Take cutting-edge robotics research and turn it into reliable product capability on compute ...

Experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, space, robotics, autonomous systems, hardware, or deep technology * Experience recruiting spacecraft, software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing ...

At our core is the space robotics technology that has defined GITAI from the beginning. A small, highly capable engineering team applies that foundation across satellite buses, in-orbit servicing ...

Relativity Space pioneered large-scale additive manufacturing with our Terran 1 rocket, the largest ... As member of the Horizon's Robotics Team, you'll work alongside welders, data scientists, and ...

Electromechanical Technician

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26.75 - $34/hr

At our core is the space robotics technology that has defined GITAI from the beginning. A small, highly capable engineering team applies that foundation across satellite buses, in-orbit servicing ...

Electromechanical Technician

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26.75 - $34/hr

At our core is the space robotics technology that has defined GITAI from the beginning. A small, highly capable engineering team applies that foundation across satellite buses, in-orbit servicing ...

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How much do space robotics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for space robotics in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is space robotics?

A Space Robotics job involves designing, building, and programming robotic systems for use in space exploration and operations. These robots assist with tasks such as satellite servicing, planetary exploration, and habitat construction in space. Engineers in this field work on robotic arms, autonomous rovers, and humanoid robots for space missions. The role requires expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, control systems, and aerospace engineering.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in space robotics?

A typical day for a professional in Space Robotics often involves designing, testing, and troubleshooting robotic systems intended for use in space missions. You might spend time collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, analyzing data from simulations or hardware tests, and refining software algorithms for robotic autonomy. Depending on the project cycle, your work could shift between hands-on prototyping, system integration, and writing technical documentation or reports. Regular collaboration with mission planners, systems engineers, and possibly international partners is common, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in space robotics, and why are they important?

To thrive in Space Robotics, you need strong expertise in robotics engineering, mechanical and electrical systems, software programming (such as Python, C++), and a degree in engineering or a related STEM field. Familiarity with simulation tools (like ROS or MATLAB), spacecraft systems, and safety certifications such as ITAR compliance or NASA-specific training are often required. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills set professionals apart in this field. These qualifications are crucial for developing reliable robotic systems that operate in challenging and high-stakes space environments.

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Infographic showing various Space Robotics job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Robotics Kinematics Engineer II

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Relativity Space
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees

$124K - $186K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


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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. As member of the Horizon's Robotics Team, you'll work alongside welders, data scientists, and material scientists, 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:

We are seeking a Robotics Kinematics Engineer to join the Robotics team at Horizon with broad technical skills and a good balance between theoretical and hands-on mindset to develop and own a crucial backbone for our software infrastructure related with kinematics and calibration. This role is ideal for a software engineer who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys owning full projects from design to deployment, and is comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving R&D setting.

  • Develop advanced kinematics algorithms for robotic systems (6+ DoF), including forward/inverse kinematics and redundancy resolution, optimized for real-time performance.
  • Own and maintain the kinematics library shared across multiple robotics software products.
  • Develop and maintain calibration tools and methodologies supporting a wide range of robot calibration workflows.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for robot kinematics, motion modeling, and multi-axis synchronization. 

About You:

  • BS required; MS preferred in Robotics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 
  • 3+ years of experience developing kinematics algorithms for both underactuated and redundant robotic systems. 
  • Strong expertise in robot kinematic modeling and calibration methodologies using industrial metrology and localization hardware (Leica, OptiTrack, etc)
  • High proficiency in C++, Linux, and modern software engineering practices; comfortable developing in Python.
  • Experience designing modular, extensible software architectures that support diverse robot kinematics and configurations. • Experience with ROS and open-source robotics libraries. 

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Experience with multi-robot coordination and synchronization.
  • Experience with mobile manipulators.
  • Experience developing software for real-time robotic systems.
  • PhD in Robotics, Control Systems, or a related technical field.

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:
$124,000—$186,000 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.

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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