Relativity Space · 5 months ago
Manager, Test, Release & Deployment Engineering
Long Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$198K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expRelativity Space is a pioneering company at the forefront of software-defined manufacturing, focusing on building the first entirely 3D printed rocket to Mars. The Software Manager will lead a high-impact team responsible for the testing, release, and deployment of all vehicle software, driving innovation and efficiency in the development process.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Build a team from the ground up, pulling in industry standards, developer’s lessons learned, and new innovative ideas on how to make vehicle software better
Responsible for the testing, release, and deployment of all vehicle software including flight software, embedded software, and ground applications directly responsible for command and control of the rocket
Take ownership of, and continually improve, CI/CD pipelines for all vehicle software repos. Build commonality across pipelines to ensure consistent testing
Translate software requirements and test matrices into test procedures for HITL and HOOTL. Execute 'run-for-records' on HITL and HOOTL, perform and present data reviews on test results. Scale and continuously automate testing efforts from single engine, to stage, to vehicle and launch
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in software engineering
2+ years in technical leadership or management roles
Strong background in at least one of test automation, CI/CD, DevOps practices, or release engineering in a production software environment
Familiarity with systems integration, especially across complex software stacks involving embedded software, flight, or enterprise components
Preferred
Experience managing software deployed to hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or real-time testbeds
Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity, set strategic direction, and deliver scalable solutions
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines, from software to manufacturing
Passion for building high-performing teams and coaching engineers in technical and career growth
Experience in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or similarly complex embedded systems
Knowledge of tools and frameworks like Anaconda, Gitlab, HITL/HIL orchestration, or other simulation and test environments
Experience in safety-critical software validation
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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