Staff Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer

About the Role

This role is on the Engine Systems & Test Team. Our work spans simulation & software tools; system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces; component & integrated system hotfire testing; and more. We collaborate closely with component engineers, our manufacturing team, our Stennis test team, and our Cape launch team to deliver engines that will successfully propel the Terran rocket to orbit. We strive for continuous improvement and support the development of our technical hardware and human teammates alike. We are hiring for the integrated engine test team (which tests the full engine assembly). Your work may span several different areas depending on your skillset and the team’s needs at the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Responsible Engineer for propulsion test articles.
• Develop test plans in collaboration with product owners and execute test campaigns with our Stennis team, troubleshooting technical puzzles along the way.
• Own the exploratory operation of new and existing test article designs, evaluating test hardware behavior to support continuous engine development and certification.
• Write test sequences, review data, work hands-on with test articles, write code, sit console for hotfire tests, and design tooling.
• Support engine subsystem troubleshooting, partner team product investigations, engine system analysis and simulation, and trade studies.
• Take ownership of projects to increase team efficiency.
• Potentially participate in stage test and flight campaigns, including sitting console for launch operations, defining stage test objectives, and defining flight concepts of operations (CONOPS).

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
• Experience with applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to execute high-ownership projects on ambitious schedules, especially with unconventional solutions.

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to test operations environments.
• Working knowledge of combustion devices, valves, heat exchangers, or instrumentation.

Work Schedule & Travel

This role is full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA with an average of 25% travel to our test & launch sites. Occasional weekend work for critical milestones and shifted schedules (1st and 2nd shift) on a rotating basis may be required.

About You

We believe varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team. Prior experience in aerospace is not required. We value self-starters who are capable of leading collaborative projects to completion, continuously seeking self-improvement, and leveraging training & mentorship to grow as engineers and individuals.

Benefits

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. For additional details on benefits & perks, please visit our website.

Hiring Range: $164,000—$246,000 USD

Relativity Space is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.