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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integration & Test

Relativity Space - Long Beach, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-03-06

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Relativity Space is building Terran R, a commercial launch vehicle designed to deliver payloads to orbit. The Stage Manufacturing team owns the design-to-delivery lifecycle for the rocket's primary structures, balancing rapid iteration with manufacturing excellence. As Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Integration & Test, 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. Key responsibilities include: - Develop and release detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures that enable repeatable, high-quality execution across first builds and maturing production programs. - Support first article builds in a fast-paced environment, focusing on manufacturability, repeatability, and quality while developing scalable processes for production ramp. - Provide hands-on floor support during build and test phases, resolving issues in real time, incorporating technician feedback, and driving continuous improvement in hardware flow and process discipline. - 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 the development of long-term manufacturing systems and infrastructure, including tooling and automation strategies. You will work in a collaborative environment where engineers and technicians partner closely with real-time feedback loops. The role demands both technical depth and practical problem-solving as the team scales production and optimizes processes. This is an opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy for a company building rockets at a critical inflection point—early enough to influence product and process, but far enough along that hardware is tangible and launch dates are real.

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