Lead, Manufacturing Test Engineer Verified today
About the Team
The Stage Manufacturing team builds Terran R's primary structures. Engineers and technicians collaborate to shape how the rocket is built, working with a manifest and launch date to deliver on production targets. As the vehicle evolves, the factory evolves with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies.
About the Role
- Design and commission new test assets and systems to unlock new test capabilities or enhance existing ones, working closely with design and manufacturing partners on efficient and scalable production testing campaigns.
- Manage a team of test engineers serving all major products of Vehicle Integration and Test scope. Own end-to-end problem solving for ground support equipment (GSE) and develop test systems that scale for production.
- Author and optimize test sequences, plans, procedures, and operational processes to support first-article development and transition into high-volume production.
- Analyze data to evaluate assembly performance, disposition recurring testing discrepancies, and support multi-disciplinary root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Define and standardize operational requirements and processes to improve safety, data quality, and test repeatability.
- Provide hands-on support to shop floor and production personnel, rapidly addressing test issues and offering upstream feedback on design for manufacturability, testability, and reparability.
About You
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of relevant technical experience including: authoring and executing test plans and procedures on complex high-pressure pneumatic and high-voltage electrical systems; performing pneumatic leak checks, sensor checkouts, electrical system checkouts, and integrated system testing; designing and commissioning pneumatic and electrical test equipment; leading failure and anomaly investigations, resolving non-conformances, and driving root cause analysis with corrective actions.
- Strong understanding of and ability to apply engineering fundamentals in fluid, thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards, common test hazards, and appropriate mitigations.
- Self-starter who can define and roll out new processes from concept through implementation, collaborating with technicians, engineers, and external vendors.
Nice to Haves
- Experience in a fast-paced and lean environment, including direct vendor engagement, tool development, or leading a small team through an ambiguous build or test effort.
- Familiarity with industry test standards: SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D, MIL-STD-810G.
- Knowledge of launch vehicle components such as regulators, check valves, orifices, and electromechanical and pneumatically actuated valves.
- Experience with test automation, data acquisition and control systems, electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters), and pneumatic test equipment (pressure regulators, flow meters).
Compensation
Hiring range: $132,000 to $198,000 USD. Compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and job-related factors. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and annual learning and development stipend.