# Senior Robotics Automation and Controls Engineer at Relativity Space

- Company: Relativity Space
- What the company does: Relativity Space builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine—empowering science, exploration, and innovation beyond our planet. Backed by General Catalyst, Y Combinator and Lux.
- Company website: http://relativityspace.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8917602002?gh_jid=8917602002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/relativity-space-senior-robotics-automation-and-controls-engineer/

## About the role

As a Robotics Automation & Controls Engineer, you'll help lead the technical direction of a growing team that's expanding automation across our manufacturing organization. Your projects will touch every corner of the factory, from improving the robotic systems already running in production to designing and building permanent infrastructure from the ground up. You'll partner with mechanical, manufacturing, and design engineers to create solutions tailored to a wide range of applications and processes. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years’ experience with programming Fanuc, Kuka, ABB or similar robotics control systems with motion planning, task allocation, and synchronization algorithms for multi-robot systems
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement industrial safety systems including risk assessments, job hazard analysis, and programming safety PLCs
- Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate technical risks in complex systems
- Experience producing exceptional electrical and pneumatics schematics and work instructions

Tags: Stage Manufacturing Support

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