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Relativity Space · 1 day ago

Launch Operations Engineer II (Integration)

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$112K/yr - $143K/yr

2+ years exp

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's needs and future breakthroughs. The Launch Operations Engineer II will be responsible for ensuring execution readiness and product quality at the launch site, developing build flows, and coordinating across various teams to support the manufacturing process.

3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Author vehicle processing and checkouts at the launch site from receiving to launch operations, ensuring execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems

Develop and release detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures to support consistent, high-quality execution across initial builds and ongoing programs

Support first article builds in a fast-paced environment by focusing on repeatability and quality while developing scalable processes that enable a smooth transition to higher launch rates

Provide hands-on floor support during build and test, resolve issues in real time, incorporate technician feedback, and drive continuous improvement across hardware flow and process discipline

Coordinate across design, supply chain, production, and test teams to support part readiness, tooling availability, schedule alignment, and smooth handoffs between build stages

Contribute to the development of long-term manufacturing systems and infrastructure, including tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards

Qualification

Engineering degreeHardware testing experienceCAD proficiencyRoot cause analysisManufacturing systems developmentContinuous improvementQuality management systemsCollaboration skills

Required

Degree in engineering or a related technical field, with 2+ years of hands-on experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing or integration environment

Experience investigating hardware issues, resolving non-conformances, and performing root cause analysis with corrective actions implemented effectively

Familiarity with general assembly and test procedures, including structural proof testing and pressurized leak checks

Ability to interface effectively across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure hardware quality and schedule alignment

Experience collaborating with technicians, engineers, and external vendors

Proficiency in CAD and basic design or test analysis, with experience in mechanical assembly of large-scale, complex systems

Preferred

Experience supporting new aerospace product introduction or transitioning hardware from development to operational use, particularly in high-rate or scaling environments

Experience authoring and executing test procedures, including acting as a test conductor for system-level verification or large mechanical assemblies and crane operations

Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems

Familiarity with hazardous operations, fluid system safety, or test execution involving pressurized or high-risk environments

Experience in fast-paced or lean environments, including collaboration with production and test sites, tool development, or leading small teams through complex build or test efforts

Availability for travel to production and test sites supporting Terran R development