Senior AI/ML Scientist, Planetary Science at Relativity

Department: Interplanetary

Compensation

$154,000 – $230,000/yr

Location: Long Beach, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: May 22, 2026

Description

Relativity Space is hiring an AI/ML Scientist to develop and deploy machine learning systems for autonomous interplanetary science, including Mars atmospheric modeling, weather forecasting, multi-modal data fusion, real-time spacecraft analysis, and autonomous follow-up observation. The role requires a PhD in a relevant technical field and at least three years of relevant industry experience, with work based in Long Beach, California and New York City, occasional travel to the Flatiron Institute or Polymathic AI, and compensation of $154,000–$230,000 USD.

Required Skills

Transfer learning
Domain adaptation
Model fine-tuning
Multi-modal fusion
Deep learning
Autonomous science

Additional Information

Minimum Education: PhD in machine learning, computer science, physics, or a related technical field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
Experience with transfer learning, domain adaptation, or model fine-tuning in low-data or out-of-distribution settings
Experience applying machine learning to physical datasets
End-to-end ownership of machine learning problems from dataset understanding through deployment
Preferred Qualifications: Interest in collaborating with scientists and engineers and advancing planetary science
Translation Company Name: Relativity Space

About Relativity

Relativity

legal data intelligenceChicago, IL, US

Relativity is a global legal data intelligence company. Its AI-powered platform, Relativity aiR, transforms complex data into insights and actions to elevate the practice of law.

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