Propulsion Manufacturing Test Engineer II
Long Beach, NY - USA
Job Summary
At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The mission of the Engine Manufacturing departmentis to deliver high-performing products and innovative manufacturing systems while driving continuous improvements in cost quality and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration high levels of accountability and a focus on safety we play a crucial role in building our reusable rocket Terran-R. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations pioneering and implementing advanced manufacturing methods and systems and ultimately delivering engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to launch. Over the past year the Engine Manufacturing Team has successfully developed iterated and delivered processes and hardware for the first Aeon-R development engines. Now we are entering a critical phase: producing flight engines that will pave the way for Terran-Rs inaugural launch to orbit.
About the Role:
- Design & Commission new test assets and systems - incorporating fluid mechanical and electrical components to unlock new capabilities or enhance existing ones.
- Author & Optimize test sequences procedures and operational processes to support first-article development and transition into high-volume production.
- Review & Analyze test data to evaluate Terran-R & Aeon-R component performance.
- Define & Standardize operational requirements and processes to improve safety data quality and test repeatability.
- Plan & Execute projects that improve test capabilities and operational efficiency in a manner that aligns with the Integrated
Master Schedule (IMS).
About You:
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Aerospace Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; or other related discipline.
- 2 years of relevant technical experience including: authoring & executing test procedures designing & commissioning complex fluid-mechanical systems or leading failure & anomaly investigations
- Strong understanding of and ability to apply engineering fundamentals in fluid thermal mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards common test hazards and appropriate mitigations.
- Ability to find simple innovative solutions for difficult problems and make critical decisions under pressure.
Nice to haves but not required:
- Familiarity with Industry Test Standards: e.g. SMC-S-016 MIL-STD-1540D & MIL-STD-810G.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with test automation data acquisition and control systems.
- Knowledge of engine components such as pumps valves regulators check valves as well as electric pneumatic and hydraulic valves actuators and other fluid system components.
- Desire to work hands-on as part of a team in both the development and production phases of a product lifecycle.
At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity a generous PTO and sick leave policy parental leave an annual learning and development stipend and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer please visit here.
Hiring Range:
$104000 - $143000 USD
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.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company.