Company Overview:  

Relativity is the first and only company to automate aerospace manufacturing by integrating intelligent robotics, software, and proprietary metal 3D printing technology. Disrupting 60 years of aerospace, Relativity offers a radically simplified supply chain, building a rocket with 100x fewer parts in less than 60 days. Our long-term goal is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.  

Team:  

We are looking for a Facilities Engineer to join our growing team at our test site at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. You will be responsible for the engineering, construction, and overall facility management including operations and maintenance to support test infrastructure and related facilities. You bring curiosity for our unique technology and our production processes and are eager to development a next generation test site.      

This position is part of our Launch, Infrastructure, and Facilities organization, which oversee new construction projects and facility operations and maintenance. Our facilities are a key part to Relativity’s success in creating the first autonomous rocket factory, and delivering industry-leading launch services to our customers.  

What you’ll do: 

We are looking for a Facilities Engineer to join our growing team at our test site at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. You will be responsible for the engineering, construction, and overall facility management including operations and maintenance to support test infrastructure and related facilities. You bring curiosity for our unique technology and our production processes and are eager to development a next generation test site.  Check out this video to learn more about our Stennis team.       

This position is part of our Launch, Infrastructure, and Facilities organization, which oversee new construction projects and facility operations and maintenance. Our facilities are a key part to Relativity’s success in creating the first autonomous rocket factory, and delivering industry-leading launch services to our customers.

What you need to know:  

As a Facilities Engineer at Relativity, you will be at the forefront of creating world class engine and launch vehicle test sites. You enjoy working with teams and are able to work autonomously to ensure project completion.  You have a strong background in field engineering, construction engineering, construction management, operations, and maintenance and you have a passion for taking ideas and designs and making them become a reality in the built environment. You are a learner and doer at heart, who continuously engages across technical and operations teams to achieve amazing outcomes. You are willing to travel up 25% to support ongoing design, construction, operations, and maintenance across Relativity’s sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working in construction or facilities operation and maintenance with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management.
• Experience with design documentation, construction drawings, construction bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, field superintendent, permitting, QA/QC
• Experience commissioning, operating, and maintaining facilities and experience with mechanical and electrical systems.  Experience with maintaining utilities and services such as electrical, water, wastewater, trash/waste and recycling, rental equipment, site vehicles, office supplies, fuels on site, and grounds keeping. This includes all purchasing, scheduling and tracking of services.
• Assist with badging, NDA requirements, and safety training
• Willingness to step beyond traditional facility management role as needed to support the company mission
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and ability to communicate highly effectively in verbal/written form with internal and external customers
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• High organizational skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to design and understand precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and modeling applications
• Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and personal initiative
• Recognize and act on opportunities; maintain flexibility to adjust as requirements shift or constraints change

Nice to haves but not required:  

• 5+ years of experience working in construction or facilities operation and maintenance with a mix of hands-on field experience and project management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Advanced degree or training in facilities design, construction, operations, and maintenance
• Experience with facilities and systems within the aerospace industry
• Experience designing, building, or operating test or launch GSE within the aerospace industry
• Familiar with aerospace planning, procedures and operations, and safety (including LOTO)
• Experience, training, and education in three of the above

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more! 

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.