Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integration & Test Verified today

About the Team

The Stage Manufacturing team builds Terran R's primary structures, turning design into reality. Engineers and technicians collaborate with real-time feedback to shape how the rocket is built faster and better. You'll solve challenges in real time, optimize for scale, and improve processes. As the vehicle evolves, the factory evolves with it, with opportunities to apply automation and advanced technologies.

About the Role

You will own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery for engine or vehicle systems. You take full responsibility for execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems.

• Develop and release detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures to enable repeatable, high-quality execution across first builds and maturing programs
• Support first article builds in a fast-paced environment, focusing on manufacturability, repeatability, and quality, while developing scalable processes for higher production rates
• Provide hands-on floor support during build and test, resolve issues in real time, incorporate technician feedback, and drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate across design, supply chain, production, and test teams to ensure part readiness, tooling availability, schedule alignment, and smooth handoffs between build stages
• Contribute to long-term manufacturing systems and infrastructure, including tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards

About You

• Degree in engineering or related technical field, with 6+ years of hands-on experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing or integration environment
• Skilled at investigating hardware issues, resolving non-conformances, and driving root cause analysis with corrective actions
• Familiar with general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks
• Comfortable interfacing across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure hardware quality and schedule alignment
• Self-starter who can define and roll out new processes from scratch, working collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and vendors
• Proficient in GD&T, CAD, and basic design or test analysis, with experience in at least two of the following: LOX cleanliness, leak checking, sensor checkouts, tube bending, tool design, crane operations, or subassembly builds

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting new aerospace product introduction or transitioning hardware from prototype to production, especially in a high-rate or scaling environment
• Experience directly authoring and executing test procedures, including acting as a test conductor for integrated system verification
• Familiarity with hazardous operations, fluid system safety, or test execution involving pressurized or high-risk environments
• 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

Compensation

Hiring range: $130,000 to $194,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend, and additional benefits.