At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.
Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.
About the Team:
The Factory Test team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities. We use our breadth of experience and collaborative engineering approach to support everything from very large structural tests to precise valve actuation. To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets in Long Beach from initial concept to test execution. If you enjoy working on a multi-disciplinary team with a broad mandate and want to put hands on hardware, then this is the team for you
About the Role:
- Design, build, and operate pressurized cryogenic/pneumatic/hydraulic systems to support cutting-edge rocket testing
- Develop and manage advanced data control systems for real-time monitoring and analysis
- Provide expert guidance to engineers on testing best practices, system capabilities, and operational limitations
- Proactively identify and mitigate hazards to ensure a safe and efficient testing environment
- Create, maintain, and refine test plans and procedures to drive consistent and reliable testing outcomes
- Troubleshoot and resolve reliability issues, improving hardware performance and test efficiency
About You:
- Experience in testing hardware, including cryogenic and mechanical systems, in high-consequence environments
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, and operating complex fluid, mechanical, and data control systems
- Demonstrated experience in identifying hazards, troubleshooting reliability issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Experience training and supporting team members
- Experience developing precise test plans and executing on them
- Experience operating hazardous equipment, managing multiple energy sources, and utilizing software tools for documentation and analysis
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience with strain gauge application techniques for precise measurement and data collection
- Familiarity with version control software (GIT, SVN) to manage test data and documentation efficiently
- Hands-on experience with automation and control systems to streamline testing operations
- Knowledge of high-speed data acquisition and analysis tools for interpreting complex test results
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:
$35.91—$46.48 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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