Jobs at Relativity Space

Build full-stack applications supporting rocket design and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include developing front-end interfaces, back-end services, data pipelines, telemetry analysis tools, production-planning applications, and operational dashboards. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, continuous integration, and iteration with engineers and factory operators.

Leads materials and process engineering for welded aerospace hardware, including weld material and product qualification for flight and reuse. Develops technical specifications, engineering standards, qualification workflows, damage-tolerant design requirements, and process optimization. Collaborates with weld, materials, design, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, and fracture control teams on characterization, inspections, failure analysis, cost reduction, and production-rate improvements for reusable launch vehicles.

Leads end-to-end infrastructure design projects for Relativity Space’s Wormhole factory, from concept development and permitting through construction handoff. Coordinates multidisciplinary design across architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines; manages consultants, stakeholders, budgets, estimates, and change tracking; develops work center layouts; and supports construction administration through submittal reviews, RFI responses, site walks, and punchlist validation.

Develop and scale enterprise-wide EHS management systems across sites and programs. Lead ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, policies, procedures, compliance, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement. Design EHS data infrastructure and analytics using BigQuery, Power BI, SQL, Jira, Confluence, and related tools. Build dashboards and reporting, partner with EHS, engineering, operations, and IT teams, and drive consistent safety programs across manufacturing and aerospace environments.

Productionize rocket valves by collaborating with design and test teams, creating work instructions and tooling, evaluating value streams, reducing cost and nonconformances, and establishing manufacturing equipment. Own valve products throughout their lifecycle and incorporate lessons learned into product improvements. The role requires engineering fundamentals, experience with seals and installation procedures, cryogenic and ambient testing, and collaboration with technicians.

Lead the creation, improvement, and rollout of systems engineering processes, tools, and automation across the company. Identify process pain points, collaborate with Software, IT, and DevOps teams, and enable stronger design and test collaboration. The role requires driving full lifecycle process or tool development and may involve complex systems integration, testing, operations, scripting, and Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Leads mechanical design projects for launch vehicle and ground systems from concept through implementation. Coordinates technical requirements, develops 3D CAD models and mechanical, fluid, and electrical schematics, and performs structural, dynamic, and system performance analyses using hand calculations and FEM. Presents designs and project updates to engineering and cross-functional teams, ensuring functionality, feasibility, safety, and timely delivery.

Owns end-to-end RFQ and RFP responses for advanced manufacturing programs, including technical feasibility, cost estimation, pricing, risk, scheduling, and proposal delivery. Builds scalable bidding workflows and decision frameworks, evaluates customer designs for manufacturability, and translates technical requirements into commercial proposals. Partners with engineering, operations, and business development teams on customer meetings, technical presentations, and contract negotiations.

Develop and maintain six-degree-of-freedom simulations supporting GNC algorithm development, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Integrate subsystem models, implement numerical solvers and physics models, build simulation interfaces and configuration capabilities, and improve development environments. Collaborate with analysis and hardware teams while contributing to cross-functional software packages for launch vehicle performance and flight operations.

Designs and supports civil and structural infrastructure for aerospace launch and test operations. Responsibilities include producing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports; coordinating multidisciplinary requirements; supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance; reviewing construction documentation; and resolving technical issues. The role also coordinates projects, evaluates designs against applicable codes, and provides field and stakeholder support at launch facilities.

Develops process plans, work instructions, and work orders for aerospace hardware integration and testing. Collaborates with design and test engineers on testability, supports technicians with troubleshooting and corrective actions, coordinates component inspection and calibrated equipment, leads Test Readiness Reviews, analyzes test performance, drives continuous improvement, and maintains capacity and demand plans. The role supports propulsion, structural, fluid-system, and instrumentation hardware in hands-on test environments.

Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of machined aerospace components using precision measurement tools. Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and Y14.5 standards; document results; identify nonconformities; write reports; and maintain metrology tools and lab organization. The second-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with a 10% shift differential and a baseline 50-hour workweek.

Designs and improves manufacturing operations systems for Terran R production. Responsibilities include analyzing safety, quality, productivity, logistics, and ergonomics; developing capacity plans, layouts, material flow strategies, metrics, dashboards, SOPs, and workflow designs; and implementing process enhancements, automation pilots, and data integrity improvements. The role partners cross-functionally to optimize scalable operations using Lean Six Sigma, simulations, and data analysis.

Develop and optimize launch and orbital trajectory simulations for Terran R customer missions. The engineer will build software tooling, lead interdisciplinary vehicle and mission trade analyses, maintain trajectory and vehicle requirements, and collaborate across Vehicle Engineering. The role requires hands-on work with complex simulations, rocketry or space systems, and end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced startup environment.

Supports manufacturing operations engineering by improving safety, quality, productivity, logistics, ergonomics, capacity, material flow, and workforce efficiency. Develops operational metrics, dashboards, audit tools, standard operating procedures, layouts, and workflow designs. Uses data analysis, simulations, Lean Six Sigma, and process enhancements to scale rocket manufacturing operations. Collaborates across technical and operations teams and contributes to automation pilots and data integrity improvements.

Performs materials and processes prototyping, test coupon design and fabrication, testing, machining, and documentation for aerospace high-temperature composites and heatshields. Troubleshoots processing challenges, supports laboratory operations, shares technical expertise, and mentors team members. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with composite fabrication, adhesives, vacuum infusion, furnace operations, and CNC machining, with optional experience using advanced thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing instruments.

Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate and business functions, partnering with G&A leaders to develop hiring strategies, source specialized talent, advise hiring managers, manage senior-level searches, negotiate offers, deliver strong candidate experiences, and maintain accurate recruiting data in Greenhouse.

Owns development, testing, and integration of GPS-based navigation avionics for a launch vehicle. Responsibilities include RF architecture, hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, qualification testing, antenna and communications systems, architectural trade studies, cross-functional integration, technical analysis, and mentoring engineers. The role supports critical navigation, telemetry, command, landing, recovery, and booster reuse systems.

Assembles, installs, tests, and documents aerospace flight hardware for Terran R thrust structures, including secondary structures, fluid systems, avionics, and engine installations. Collaborates with production, integration engineering, and quality teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Performs precision fastening, torqueing, bonding, testing, and tool operation while meeting strict quality standards and safely working in confined or physically demanding areas.

Conduct full-cycle technical recruiting for hardware-focused roles, partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders to define talent needs, source passive candidates, manage interviews, negotiate offers, and close hires. Improve recruiting processes, interview frameworks, candidate experience, and sourcing strategies while using market data and recruiting tools. This fully onsite contractor role supports hiring at Relativity Space’s Cape Canaveral location.