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Relativity Space · 9 hours ago

Senior Launch Integration Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity and to unlock new opportunities in science and exploration. The Senior Launch Integration Engineer will oversee vehicle processing and checkout activities at the launch site, ensuring product quality and readiness while collaborating across various teams to support efficient operations.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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

Engineering degreeHardware integration experienceCAD proficiencyRoot cause analysisQuality management systemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration 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