Jobs at Relativity Space

Design, fabricate, operate, and maintain Terran R launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure. Perform fluid-system modeling, pipe stress analysis, drawings, component selection, and work instructions. Lead facility construction activation, commissioning, and initial operations while solving complex cross-disciplinary technical problems. The role requires hands-on hardware experience, project management, technical leadership, and knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and pipe stress.

Maintain and troubleshoot Powder Bed Fusion printers, including preventive maintenance, laser optics inspections, calibrations, hardware repairs, and component testing. Manage critical spare-part inventories, help develop maintenance procedures, and train production staff on printer operations and daily maintenance. The role requires additive manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, tool proficiency, and knowledge of maintenance processes.

Designs, analyzes, tests, and supports manufacturing of primary and secondary rocket structures for Relativity Space’s Terran R vehicle. Owns components from requirements through production, including load-path conceptualization, structural sizing, CAD design, drawing release, hardware test campaigns, and manufacturing process development. Uses NX/TeamCenter, Nastran, ANSYS, and hand calculations while collaborating across engineering and production teams.

Leads enterprise-wide Environmental Health and Safety management systems across multiple sites and programs. Develops ISO 45001 and ISO 14001-aligned policies, standards, procedures, and compliance programs. Builds EHS data infrastructure, dashboards, metrics, and reporting using BigQuery, Power BI, SQL, and related tools. Drives risk assessments, audits, continuous improvement, and cross-functional implementation with site EHS, engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Design, analyze, manufacture, and test rocket mechanisms including stage separation, payload deployment, landing gear, and aerodynamic actuation systems. The role covers full-cycle engineering, trade studies, requirements definition, structural analysis, subsystem integration, additive manufacturing, and hardware testing. The engineer collaborates with structures, avionics, fluids, vehicle design, test, loads, and manufacturing teams while leading projects to completion on schedule and within budget.

Owns system-level design and integration for complex rocket mechanisms, including thrust vector control. Defines requirements, CONOPS, verification plans, and test criteria; leads cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, actuator, GNC, avionics, and software teams. Coordinates design, manufacturing, integration, and testing while managing technical risks, schedules, and flight readiness. Provides hands-on support through test fixture design, sensor specification, automation, and root-cause investigations.

Design, analyze, manufacture, and test rocket mechanisms including stage separation, payload deployment, aero control systems, and landing gear. Lead trade studies, define requirements, review loads and materials, integrate subsystems, and collaborate with structures, avionics, manufacturing, additive, and test teams. Own full-cycle hardware projects while delivering on schedule and budget.

Design, analyze, build, and test rocket mechanisms including stage separation, payload deployment, aero control systems, and landing gear. Lead trade studies, define requirements, evaluate loads and materials, integrate subsystems, and collaborate with structures, avionics, fluids, manufacturing, and test teams. Own projects through the full design lifecycle while supporting additive manufacturing and manufacturability improvements.

Design, analyze, build, and test rocket mechanisms for stage separation, payload deployment, aero control, and landing systems. Conduct concept development, trade studies, requirements definition, load and materials reviews, and hardware testing. Collaborate with structures, avionics, fluids, manufacturing, additive, and test teams while owning projects through completion, supporting manufacturability, and delivering work on schedule and budget.

Develop and bring up avionics PCB assemblies for rocket systems. Operate and optimize SMT production equipment, perform inspections and troubleshooting, conduct soldering and PCBA rework, provide design-for-manufacturing feedback, and maintain process documentation. Support prototype and qualification builds, transition mature processes to production, and develop automation and data-analysis tools for manufacturing efficiency and process control.

Own end-to-end sourcing and supply strategies for assigned commodity categories, including category planning, should-cost modeling, supplier selection, negotiations, MSAs, supplier performance, supply assurance, and risk mitigation. Partner with engineering, finance, and operations leaders to deliver cost, quality, delivery, and continuity goals. Lead sourcing events, procurement plans, KPI improvements, supplier consolidation, and cross-functional initiatives while mentoring sourcing specialists.

Owns and leads multiple teams of CNC operators and people leaders on the machine shop floor. Responsibilities include delegating daily assignments, identifying manufacturing process gaps, analyzing production impacts, supporting longer-term shop-floor operations, and mentoring employees toward career goals. The role collaborates across departments and supports high-quality, high-precision aerospace component manufacturing on a standard first-shift schedule with a baseline 50-hour workweek.

Assembles and tests rocket engine components, subassemblies, valves, and engines. Performs precision cleaning, hydrostatic proof testing, pneumatic leak checks, flow testing, and mechanical/electrical integration. Reads work instructions and engineering drawings while supporting development of robust manufacturing processes. The position works second shift on a 50-hour schedule with guaranteed overtime and a shift differential. Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and high-volume production transitions is preferred.

Post-process machined rocket-engine components by precision deburring, inspecting bores and surface finishes, cleaning parts, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications. The technician will maintain tooling and inventory, coordinate tooling orders with vendors, perform CNC preventive maintenance, complete FOD-related activities, and maintain shop housekeeping. This first-shift role works Monday through Friday with guaranteed weekly overtime.

Conduct source inspections and audits at supplier sites, primarily inspecting PCBA and post-processing for avionics quality compliance. Evaluate solder joints, component placement, coatings, cleanliness, documentation, traceability, and workmanship against engineering requirements and industry standards. Use microscopes and electronic inspection equipment, document nonconformances, maintain inspection records, and support in-house assembly. The role requires substantial travel, independent work, and a 50-hour first-shift schedule with guaranteed overtime.

Manufactures thermal protection system components and subassemblies for the Terran R rocket. Performs adhesive bonding, surface preparation, adhesive mixing, application, vacuum bagging, and related assembly processes. Follows engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures; operates hand and pneumatic tools, calibrated equipment, and MES software. Documents production activities, troubleshoots routine issues with cross-functional teams, supports downstream operations, and maintains safety, quality, and shop-organization standards.

Performs in-process and final inspections at supplier facilities and internal cable and harness manufacturing operations. Conducts source inspections, audits, continuity and resistance tests, and documents inspection results and nonconformances. Reviews purchase orders, certificates, test reports, traceability records, and shipping documentation. Verifies assemblies against blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials while ensuring compliance with avionics quality standards. The role requires extensive domestic travel and supports supplier quality and compliance activities.

Lead a small team designing custom avionics controllers for rocket propulsion, fluid, payload, and separation systems. Own the full hardware lifecycle from requirements and design through board bring-up, verification, qualification, production, integration, and vehicle operations. Apply mixed-signal, analog, power, and control electronics expertise while leading root-cause investigations, engineering processes, cross-functional integration, and team mentorship for mission-critical hardware.

Leads avionics survivability engineering for Terran R, covering EMC, radiation effects, and EEE component reliability. Establishes requirements, assesses risks, develops mitigations, and directs analysis, testing, qualification, and verification across vehicle systems. Coordinates multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense standards. Influences design decisions and oversees complex EMC, radiation, and component qualification programs from early development through flight.

Build and own an end-to-end spacecraft hardware-in-the-loop test capability, including rack hardware, avionics integration, simulation, data acquisition, automated test frameworks, CI/regression pipelines, dashboards, and telemetry. Debug failures across hardware, software, interfaces, timing, communications, and test infrastructure. Lead spacecraft integration and validation through launch while coordinating with subsystem engineering teams.