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Relativity Space · 5 months ago

Senior Launch Operations Engineer (Integration)

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Relativity Space is pioneering advancements in aerospace technology with their Terran R vehicle designed for modern launch needs. The Senior Launch Operations Engineer will oversee vehicle processing and checkout activities, ensuring product quality and readiness while collaborating across teams to support efficient operations from initial builds to launch execution.

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Responsibilities

Oversee vehicle processing and checkout activities at the launch site, managing operations from receiving through launch execution

Ensure product quality and readiness across subassemblies and integrated systems

Develop and publish detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures that support high-quality, repeatable execution for both initial builds and scaling programs

Support early-stage hardware builds in a dynamic environment, emphasizing quality and repeatability while creating scalable processes for increased production rates

Provide on-the-floor support during build and test operations

Resolve issues in real time, incorporate team feedback, and drive continuous improvement in process discipline and hardware flow

Collaborate with teams across design, supply chain, production, and testing to coordinate part readiness, tooling availability, and schedule alignment, ensuring efficient stage-to-stage transitions

Contribute to long-term manufacturing systems and infrastructure planning, including tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows, and documentation standards

Qualification

Hardware integration experienceRoot cause analysisCAD proficiencyQuality management systemsCollaboration skillsLean manufacturing experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, and 5+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing or integration setting

Demonstrated experience investigating and resolving hardware issues, implementing root cause analysis, and ensuring corrective actions are executed effectively

Familiarity with general assembly and test procedures (e.g., structural proof testing, leak checks on pressurized systems)

Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to maintain hardware quality and meet schedules

Strong organizational and communication skills with experience implementing new processes and tools to support production and test operations

Proficiency in CAD and working knowledge of design/test analysis

Willingness to perform additional responsibilities in support of launch operations as assigned

Preferred

Experience with one or more of the following areas is preferred: ordnance operations, pressurized checkout operations, sensor checkouts, crane operations, subassembly builds

Experience with new aerospace product introductions or transitioning hardware from development to full production in a high-rate environment

Hands-on experience authoring and executing test procedures, including acting as a test conductor for system-level verifications or mechanical operations involving cranes

Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001

Understanding of hazardous operations, including fluid system safety or testing in high-risk environments

Experience in lean, fast-paced work environments, including direct support of production or test operations, tool development, or small-team leadership through ambiguous builds

Willingness and ability to travel to support production and testing efforts