Relativity Space · 3 months ago
Launch Engineer II (Recovery Ops)
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$112K/yr - $143K/yr
3+ years expRelativity Space is building rockets to meet current and future launch demands. The Launch Engineer II (Recovery Ops) will support the development and execution of recovery operations for the Terran R first-stage booster, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure safe recovery of flight hardware.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Develop and document procedures for Terran R recovery operations
Lead the design, integration, and operation of recovery subsystems during launch/recovery campaigns
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external recovery vessel teams to optimize recovery processes
Safely lead activation and checkout testing of vessel subsystems, including high-pressure fluids and electrical systems
Support offshore recovery missions as assigned
Provide assistance to launch operations as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects
Willing and able to support offshore recovery or test operations for multiple days per campaign (as assigned)
Preferred
Prior experience in aerospace recovery operations
Experience working offshore
Experience handling or supporting flight hardware
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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