April 24, 2026
Sr Manager, Integrated Test Engineering
Senior • On-site
14,417 - 19,792 USD/yr
Long Beach, CA
At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The Factory Test Team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities - from massive structural qualification tests to precision valve actuation and everything in between. We design, build, and operate test assets from initial concept through test execution, supporting the development and production of the Terran R launch vehicle. We bring together structures engineers, fluids engineers, data and control systems engineers, and test operators in a uniquely collaborative environment. We move fast, we build real hardware, and we solve problems that have never been solved before. If you want to lead the engineers who make the impossible testable, this is your opportunity.
About the Role:
As the Sr Manager of Integrated Test Engineering, you will lead a team of 20-25 engineers responsible for the structural, fluid system, and data/control system design of all test infrastructure in Long Beach. You will manage 2-3 engineering managers directly while also providing technical leadership and mentorship across all three disciplines. This role demands both exceptional technical breadth and the ability to foster collaboration across traditionally siloed engineering domains. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Lead an integrated engineering team of 20-25 people across structures, fluids, and data/control systems, including 2-3 direct-report managers and individual contributors across all three disciplines • Allocate resources, review technical work, and resolve trade studies across multiple concurrent projects - you'll be balancing structural analysis reviews, fluid system design reviews, and control architecture decisions on the same day
- Break down silos and drive cross-functional collaboration - your team will design test stands where the structure, fluids, and controls are tightly integrated and must work together seamlessly
- Execute on the engineering roadmap established with the Director and Vehicle Design team, translating strategy into delivered hardware on schedule and on budget
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain top-tier engineering talent across multiple technical disciplines - you'll be hiring structures engineers, fluids engineers, and DACS engineers, and you need to evaluate excellence in all three domains
- Provide technical review and leadership on complex, multi-disciplinary problems where structures, fluids, and controls intersect - your technical breadth will be your superpower
- Implement and uphold design standards, safety protocols, and quality processes across all three engineering disciplines
- Drive project execution - track schedules, manage budgets (multi-million dollar projects), coordinate with procurement, and remove roadblocks for your team
- Spend ~40-50% of your time in an operational/hands-on environment - on the test floor, reviewing hardware, troubleshooting installations, supporting commissioning activities, and making real-time technical decisions
- Partner closely with Test Operations, Vehicle Design, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Ground Software teams to deliver integrated test solutions
About You:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with significant direct, hands-on contributions to test infrastructure, vehicle development, or similarly complex hardware systems
- Deep technical experience in at least 2 of the following 3 disciplines: o Structures: Mechanical design and structural analysis of highly loaded components, FEA (NASTRAN/ANSYS), GD&T, weld design, fabrication drawings o Fluids: Hydraulic/pneumatic/cryogenic systems, process piping, pressure systems, flow analysis, ASME B31.3 or similar codes o Data & Control Systems: Instrumentation, data acquisition, PLCs, control architectures, sensor selection, real-time controls
- 3+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, performance management, mentorship, and developing engineers at multiple levels
- Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects on-time and on-budget in fast-paced environments
- Strong technical fundamentals and problem-solving ability - you should be able to jump into a structural loading problem, a pressure drop calculation, or a control system architecture discussion with credibility • Experience with the full design cycle from requirements generation to commissioning and operation of functional hardware
- Ability to identify and mitigate hazards in test systems (structural failure modes, overpressure scenarios, electrical hazards, etc.)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you'll be coordinating across teams, presenting to leadership, and translating between engineering disciplines
Nice to haves but not required:
- Technical competency across all three disciplines (structures AND fluids AND DACS) - if you can credibly review work in all three areas, you're our unicorn
- Experience managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ people
- Hands-on operational experience - test operations, launch operations, manufacturing turnaround, or other real-time problem-solving environments
- Previous experience with: o Static and dynamic structural test stand design o High-performance hydraulic systems or cryogenic fluid systems o Motion control systems (hydraulic or electric) o Industrial networking, software deployment, or embedded systems o Process piping codes (ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC) o Advanced FEA for nonlinear analysis or dynamic loading
- Experience scaling a team or navigating development-to-production transitions
- Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty industrial environments • Ability to automate workflows (Python, VBA, MATLAB, etc.)
- Willing to support occasional off-hours test operations
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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Long Beach, CA
13,333 - 18,333 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for guiding a team of component design engineers developing fluid control devices for a launch vehicle, including valves and related mechanisms. The position combines technical oversight, design authority, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver qualified hardware for rocket propulsion and stage systems. The role involves hands-on involvement in analysis, testing, and manufacturing integration within a high-performance aerospace environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7+ years experience in fluid control devices, valves or mechanisms design and analysis, Proven engineering leadership and team management experience, Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, structures, fluids, electronics, Hands-on experience with structural and fluids testing, Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment, Experience with CAD software, Experience with FEA and CFD, Knowledge of GD&T 📃 Skills: CAD, FEA, CFD, GD&T, Thermodynamics, Structures, Fluids, Electronics, Valves, Cryogenics, Pneumatics, Solenoids, Manufacturing, Testing 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Components team is responsible for all fluid control devices across Terran R, from propulsion to stage systems, enabling a more integrated and informed design approach. Engineers own every aspect of multiple products and integrate with partner teams such as Propulsion, Avionics, and Stage Fluids to ensure their components function seamlessly within the scope of the broader vehicle. With design, manufacturing, and test assets co-located, you’ll see firsthand how your designs perform and can iterate quickly based on real-world data. We’re continuously advancing our products, including developing novel clean-sheet designs for upcoming vehicle and engine upgrades, while creatively improving existing designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability. About the Role: In this role, you will be responsible for a team of component design engineers. You will apply your leadership skills to create a vision and direction for the team. You will apply your own personal technical experience to guide the designs of every fluid control device on the rocket, and you will create strong working relationships with partner teams, including: Production, Test, and Stage and Propulsion Engineering. Some of the specific tasks you’ll execute are: Manage a high-performing team of component design engineers aligned with program milestones Define, scope, and schedule required actions to deliver qualified components to the vehicle and engine integration teams Establish design requirements to allow for execution aligned with program goals To be successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and be capable of leading highly technical and collaborative projects to completion with minimal oversight. Along with these high expectations, this position will involve recruiting, career development, and mentoring engineers Support your team members to execute engineering tasks such as: Design of novel cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, and/or solenoid valves. Perform detailed structural and thermal fluids analysis Create and execute development and qualification test plans Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to produce parts at rate About You: Bachelor's degree in an engineering field 7+ years of experience in fluid control devices, valves and/or mechanisms design and analysis Proven leadership experience, demonstrated through mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement of the people around you, and participating in growing your team through hiring Experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluids, and electronics Hands-on experience with fluids and structural development testing and manufacturing Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment Experience with CAD software Experience with FEA and CFD Knowledgeable about GD&T Nice to haves but not required: 5+ years relevant experience in a rocket development or test environment Experience with liquid propulsion engine component development and test Experience with the design and manufacturing process of valves, regulators, and actuators, motors, solenoids Experience with design and testing of cryogenic systems and components Exposure and knowledge in powder bed additive manufacturing At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$160,000—$220,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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Relativity
Director, Supplier Industrialization Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
16,250 - 22,375 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for building and scaling the Supplier Development Engineering function to ensure supplier quality, reliability, and compliance for Terran R production and launch. The position drives supplier performance, quality systems implementation, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Focused on establishing robust processes, managing supplier risk, and ensuring high-reliability aerospace standards are met. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or related), 10+ years in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years of engineering team management experience, Expert knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, Experience building and deploying quality processes across teams, Ability to travel up to 50% 📃 Skills: AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, ControlPlans, Lean, SixSigma, 8D, DFM, DFA, SQMS, PLM, ERP, MES, DataAnalysis 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole. About the Role: Develop and lead a high-performing Supplier Development Engineering team, fostering ownership, technical rigor, and data-driven decision-making. Set and execute the supplier development strategy, reliability roadmap, and SQMS processes to meet Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO 9001). Drive supplier performance management, establishing key metrics and scorecards to improve PPM, yield, PPAP timing, and overall supplier capability. Own major supplier risk escalation and resolution, guiding disciplined problem solving (e.g., 8D) and ensuring rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues. Lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on supplier qualification, technical requirements, and NPI execution. Oversee technical and operational execution, including supplier qualification, APQP/DFM/DFA, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and CI initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure robust manufacturing and protect build schedules. About You: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field) 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within the aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry. 5+ years of direct people management experience, including coaching, mentorship, and performance management of an engineering team Expert knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with a proven ability to influence the implementation and compliance of key quality initiatives. Demonstrated capability to build processes from the ground up and successfully deploy them across diverse teams. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed. Nice to haves but not required: Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field). Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or PMP. Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods. Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$195,000—$268,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Technology

Relativity
Director, Supplier Development Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
16,250 - 22,375 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Lead and scale the Supplier Development Engineering function to ensure reliable, high-quality supplier performance for Terran R production and launch operations, driving quality systems, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement in a high-reliability aerospace environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or related), 10+ years in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years of direct engineering team management experience, Expert knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, Advanced proficiency in APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, Experience building and deploying quality processes across teams, Willingness to travel up to 50% 📃 Skills: AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, SPC, Lean, SixSigma, 8D, DFM, DFA, PLM, ERP, MES 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole. About the Role: Develop and lead a high-performing Supplier Development Engineering team, fostering ownership, technical rigor, and data-driven decision-making. Set and execute the supplier development strategy, reliability roadmap, and SQMS processes to meet Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO 9001). Drive supplier performance management, establishing key metrics and scorecards to improve PPM, yield, PPAP timing, and overall supplier capability. Own major supplier risk escalation and resolution, guiding disciplined problem solving (e.g., 8D) and ensuring rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues. Lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on supplier qualification, technical requirements, and NPI execution. Oversee technical and operational execution, including supplier qualification, APQP/DFM/DFA, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and CI initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure robust manufacturing and protect build schedules. About You: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field) 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within the aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry. 5+ years of direct people management experience, including coaching, mentorship, and performance management of an engineering team Expert knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with a proven ability to influence the implementation and compliance of key quality initiatives. Demonstrated capability to build processes from the ground up and successfully deploy them across diverse teams. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed. Nice to haves but not required: Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field). Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or PMP. Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods. Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$195,000—$268,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Technology

Relativity Space
Director, Supplier Development Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
16,250 - 22,375 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Lead and scale the Supplier Development Engineering function to ensure reliability, quality, and compliance for rocket production. The role drives supplier strategy, performance management, and quality system implementation to support Terran R manufacturing and launch goals. It combines technical leadership, supplier qualification, and cross-functional execution in a high-reliability aerospace environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related field, 10+ years experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Industrialization, or Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years experience managing engineering teams, Expert knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, Experience implementing and scaling quality processes, Ability to travel up to 50% 📃 Skills: AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, SPC, 8D, Lean, SixSigma, DFM, DFA, PLM, ERP, MES 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole. About the Role: Develop and lead a high-performing Supplier Development Engineering team, fostering ownership, technical rigor, and data-driven decision-making. Set and execute the supplier development strategy, reliability roadmap, and SQMS processes to meet Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO 9001). Drive supplier performance management, establishing key metrics and scorecards to improve PPM, yield, PPAP timing, and overall supplier capability. Own major supplier risk escalation and resolution, guiding disciplined problem solving (e.g., 8D) and ensuring rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues. Lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on supplier qualification, technical requirements, and NPI execution. Oversee technical and operational execution, including supplier qualification, APQP/DFM/DFA, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and CI initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure robust manufacturing and protect build schedules. About You: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field) 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within the aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry. 5+ years of direct people management experience, including coaching, mentorship, and performance management of an engineering team Expert knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with a proven ability to influence the implementation and compliance of key quality initiatives. Demonstrated capability to build processes from the ground up and successfully deploy them across diverse teams. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed. Nice to haves but not required: Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field). Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or PMP. Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods. Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$195,000—$268,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Technology

Relativity Space
Director, Supplier Industrialization Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
16,250 - 22,375 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for building and driving the supplier development and reliability strategy for a next-generation launch vehicle program. The position focuses on establishing scalable quality systems, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards while supporting production and launch goals. It combines technical oversight, process deployment, and cross-functional execution in a high-reliability environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or related), 10+ years in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years of engineering team management experience, Expert knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, Experience implementing scalable quality processes, Ability to lead supplier qualification and risk resolution, Willingness to travel up to 50% 📃 Skills: AS9100, ISO9001, APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, SPC, 8D, Lean, SixSigma, DFM, DFA, PLM, ERP, MES, Manufacturing, Quality, Aerospace 🏢 Description: At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team: The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole. About the Role: Develop and lead a high-performing Supplier Development Engineering team, fostering ownership, technical rigor, and data-driven decision-making. Set and execute the supplier development strategy, reliability roadmap, and SQMS processes to meet Terran R production, launch, and compliance requirements (AS9100/ISO 9001). Drive supplier performance management, establishing key metrics and scorecards to improve PPM, yield, PPAP timing, and overall supplier capability. Own major supplier risk escalation and resolution, guiding disciplined problem solving (e.g., 8D) and ensuring rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues. Lead cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on supplier qualification, technical requirements, and NPI execution. Oversee technical and operational execution, including supplier qualification, APQP/DFM/DFA, PPAP/FAIR approvals, and CI initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to ensure robust manufacturing and protect build schedules. About You: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field) 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Supplier Development, or Manufacturing Engineering, ideally within the aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry. 5+ years of direct people management experience, including coaching, mentorship, and performance management of an engineering team Expert knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with a proven ability to influence the implementation and compliance of key quality initiatives. Demonstrated capability to build processes from the ground up and successfully deploy them across diverse teams. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week when needed. Nice to haves but not required: Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field). Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or PMP. Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods. Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (i.e., PLM, ERP, MES) and proficient in data analysis. At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:$195,000—$268,500 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.