Relativity
Manufacturing Test Engineer I, Mechanisms
Long Beach, California
At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you\u2019re not just executing tasks; you’re solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll 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 we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.
About the Role
Support development of new test assets, processes and/or modifying existing ones across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. This involves working closely with design and manufacturing partners to ensure the successful execution of mechanism production testing campaigns that are both efficient and scalable over time.
Drive mechanism assembly’s test effort through design integration, test equipment/tooling sourcing or design, test sequencing, mBOM development, test work order creation, test training and specification authoring.
Support workcenter development by considering assembly and test operations, safety, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and company operational goals.
Provide hands-on support to the shop floor and production personnel, promptly addressing any test issues that arise and offering upstream feedback to drive design for manufacturability, testability or reparability.
Analyze data to evaluate assembly performance and disposition recurring testing discrepancies and support multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Foster strong collaborative relationships with design, production, supply chain and quality assurance, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure alignment with company objectives and successful execution of manufacturing and test processes.
About You
BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or other related discipline with 1+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
Experience authoring test procedures to build and validate mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies.
Experience partnering with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel to execute test procedures and support test failure & anomaly investigations.
Experience designing, managing and implementing new test systems and/or test improvements with large scope of ownership.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards, common test hazards and appropriate mitigations.
Experience with at least 2 of the following: Electromechanical or pneumatic assembly, electrical or pneumatic functional checkouts, integrated testing, leak checking, sensor checkouts, high voltage systems (320V+), high pressure pneumatic systems, instrumentation & sensor setup
Nice to haves but not required
A proactive self-starter with a proven track record of defining and implementing testing processes, driving execution across diverse teams, and successfully managing and delivering testing projects in fast-paced, production-driven environments.
Working knowledge of rocket subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure gas systems, and avionics, with experience in planning and conducting hazardous operations for aerospace hardware systems.
Familiarity with industry test stands: e.g., SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D, MIL-STD-810G.
Experience with test automation, data acquisitions and control systems, Electrical Test Equipment (e.g.: oscilloscopes, multimeters etc.), Pressure Test Equipment (e.g.: pressure regulators, flow meter)
Compensation and Diversity 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: $99,000 - $128,000 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.
Export Compliance The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the ITAR, and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by those regulations or otherwise eligible for an export control license. To assist Relativity in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which statement best applies to you:
If answer selection above requires an explanation, please explain below:
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Relativity Space’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A disabled veteran is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A recently separated veteran means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An Armed forces service medal veteran means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you\u2019re not just executing tasks; you’re solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll 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 we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.
About the Role
Support development of new test assets, processes and/or modifying existing ones across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. This involves working closely with design and manufacturing partners to ensure the successful execution of mechanism production testing campaigns that are both efficient and scalable over time.
Drive mechanism assembly’s test effort through design integration, test equipment/tooling sourcing or design, test sequencing, mBOM development, test work order creation, test training and specification authoring.
Support workcenter development by considering assembly and test operations, safety, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and company operational goals.
Provide hands-on support to the shop floor and production personnel, promptly addressing any test issues that arise and offering upstream feedback to drive design for manufacturability, testability or reparability.
Analyze data to evaluate assembly performance and disposition recurring testing discrepancies and support multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Foster strong collaborative relationships with design, production, supply chain and quality assurance, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure alignment with company objectives and successful execution of manufacturing and test processes.
About You
BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or other related discipline with 1+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
Experience authoring test procedures to build and validate mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies.
Experience partnering with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel to execute test procedures and support test failure & anomaly investigations.
Experience designing, managing and implementing new test systems and/or test improvements with large scope of ownership.
Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards, common test hazards and appropriate mitigations.
Experience with at least 2 of the following: Electromechanical or pneumatic assembly, electrical or pneumatic functional checkouts, integrated testing, leak checking, sensor checkouts, high voltage systems (320V+), high pressure pneumatic systems, instrumentation & sensor setup
Nice to haves but not required
A proactive self-starter with a proven track record of defining and implementing testing processes, driving execution across diverse teams, and successfully managing and delivering testing projects in fast-paced, production-driven environments.
Working knowledge of rocket subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure gas systems, and avionics, with experience in planning and conducting hazardous operations for aerospace hardware systems.
Familiarity with industry test stands: e.g., SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D, MIL-STD-810G.
Experience with test automation, data acquisitions and control systems, Electrical Test Equipment (e.g.: oscilloscopes, multimeters etc.), Pressure Test Equipment (e.g.: pressure regulators, flow meter)
Compensation and Diversity 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: $99,000 - $128,000 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.
Export Compliance The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the ITAR, and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by those regulations or otherwise eligible for an export control license. To assist Relativity in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which statement best applies to you:
If answer selection above requires an explanation, please explain below:
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Relativity Space’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A disabled veteran is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A recently separated veteran means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An Armed forces service medal veteran means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Public Burden Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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