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July 1, 2026
Flight Operations Generalist
Mid • On-site
90,000 - 159,996 USD/yr
Los Angeles, CA
Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere.
The Flight Operations Generalist is the person who takes our aircraft from the hangar to the sky and back. You set up the test site, prepare the aircraft, run preflight, operate it in flight, and troubleshoot whatever comes up, all under the direction of our engineers. When Icarus goes to the field, you are the center of the operation.
Mission
Re-establish and maintain dominance in the Stratosphere.
What you'll do
Set up the site and the aircraft
- Stand up the test site: ground control station, comms, power, ground support equipment, and safety setup.
- Assemble, configure, and prepare aircraft for flight, including mechanical, electrical, and payload setup.
- Run preflight inspections and checklists, and own aircraft readiness.
- Configure and verify the ground control station, telemetry links, and mission plan before every flight.
- Act as connective tissue between engineers and the products they've built as they fly.
Fly
- Operate the aircraft in flight from the ground control station, executing the test plan under the direction of engineers.
- Monitor telemetry and aircraft health in real time and respond to anomalies in the moment.
- Act as the calm, decisive voice on the sticks when something goes wrong in the air.
- Run launch and recovery, including any non-traditional takeoff and landing configurations.
Troubleshoot and turn around
- Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and software issues in the field to keep the test campaign moving.
- Refurbish and reset the aircraft between flights and prepare it for the next sortie.
- Capture flight logs, write up what happened, and feed it back to engineering to drive the next iteration.
- Maintain positive control of tools and hardware to keep the aircraft safe.
In the field
- Build and improve the standard operating procedures that make our flight operations repeatable and safe.
- Solve novel problems without hesitation.
What we're looking for
- 3+ years of hands-on UAS, RC, or aircraft operations experience, or equivalent military experience as a UAV operator, maintainer, or crew chief.
- Demonstrated ability to set up, preflight, operate, and recover an unmanned aircraft.
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
- Comfort with ground control station software.
- Familiarity with the Linux command line for debugging and troubleshooting.
- Calm, decisive judgment under pressure, especially with an aircraft in the air.
- Comfort taking direction from engineers and translating it into safe flight operations.
- Willingness to travel to remote test sites and work long, physical days outdoors.
- Strong communicator, non-negotiable.
- High trust, extreme ownership, no ego.
Bonus
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- Experience with developmental flight test, first-flight events, or build-up test programs.
- Background building RC or UAS aircraft (SAE Aero, Design Build Fly, or serious hobbyist).
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license or military aviation maintenance background.
- Experience operating in austere or remote field environments.
- Aviation-adjacent military specialty with air sense (JTAC, CCT, etc).
Why Icarus
- Meaningful equity
- Top market salary and bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Factory in El Segundo
- Real ownership, real hardware, real flight
- Small team, massive responsibility
- High signal (engineering) to noise (management) culture
- Dream desk setup
- Daily lunch
- Unlimited celsius
This is not a normal flight ops job
We are pioneers, not corporate managers. Icarus deliberately optimizes for a high signal (engineers) to noise (management) ratio, where engineering, flight, and execution matter more than process, politics, or management overhead.
You will work side by side with engineers, not behind a wall from them. You will own the aircraft in the field end to end. Set it up. Preflight it. Fly it. Fix it. Fly it again.
We expect full extreme ownership. This is a high-trust, no-BS team, and everyone pulls their weight, especially in the field.
We want operators, not bystanders. No simulators standing in for the real thing. No watching others fly. Just real aircraft, real test sites, and real flight.
You must thrive under pressure, learn fast, and produce in the field. We move fast. We go to Mojave at 4 am in the morning. We expect results and an obsession with quality and speed.
You will be the person who puts our aircraft in the sky. If you want to be on the sticks when the thing you prepared climbs to 60,000 ft, this is it.
No tourists. No bystanders. Only builders.
Hiring process
- Phone screen
- Hands-on operations and troubleshooting assessment
- Meet the flight and engineering team in-person
US salary range
$90,000 - $160,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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You will work cross-functionally to ensure successful system integration and flight qualification. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in avionics or aerospace electronics development, Experience delivering avionics systems from concept to production, Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout, Experience with embedded systems and system-level testing, Experience leading hardware builds and environmental qualification, Ability to work cross-functionally in complex engineering projects 📃 Skills: PCB, Schematic, Embedded, Avionics, Electronics, Aerospace, Testing, Verification, Integration, Harnessing 🏢 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 Interplanetary Sciences Program was established to expand access to scientific exploration across our solar system. Its mission is to make planetary research faster, more affordable, and more capable than ever before by rethinking how science missions are designed, built, and operated. The program aims to enable scientists to send instruments to distant worlds without decades of development or prohibitive costs. By creating a sustainable model for interplanetary exploration, we are transforming space science from an occasional event into a continuous process of discovery that accelerates knowledge, broadens participation, and inspires the next generation of explorers. About the Role: As a Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer within the Interplanetary Program at Relativity Space, you will take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of spacecraft avionics systems from concept through flight. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable, high-performance avionics that enable deep-space exploration. This position requires a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can execute with autonomy. You will help define the foundation of Relativity’s future interplanetary avionics architecture while setting the technical standards for future team growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop complete avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and verification, from initial concept through flight-qualified hardware Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of avionics systems Implement robust design and test processes that ensure reliability and safety for deep-space missions Lead the technical execution of avionics hardware builds, including PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage component selection, testing, and delivery schedules Maintain accurate design documentation, test plans, and reports, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills About You: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering avionics or electronics for aerospace systems or similarly complex environments Demonstrated ability to take a design from concept through production with minimal supervision Hands-on experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded software interfaces, and system-level testing Proven track record of working cross-functionally and communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills Nice to haves but not required: Direct technical experience in Mars missions is a plus Experience with NASA aerospace systems engineering practices in an applied / new-space manner is a plus Experience with deep-space or high-radiation avionics systems Background in spaceflight hardware environmental testing and qualification 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:$148,000—$203,500 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

Hermeus
Avionics Electrical Engineer
Mid
Atlanta, GA
91,800 - 140,256 USD
🏢 Summary: Hands-on Electrical/Avionics Engineer role focused on designing, integrating, and testing avionics and electrical systems for high-speed flight vehicles and ground assets. The position covers full lifecycle hardware ownership from concept through vehicle integration, supporting cross-functional teams and flight test campaigns. It involves detailed electrical design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration in a fast-paced aerospace development environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline, 4+ years of experience in electrical hardware design or avionics/vehicle electrical systems, Experience with schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, or test procedures, Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills with electrical hardware, Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, test, manufacturing, and operations teams, Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information (U.S. person or eligible for deemed export licensing) 📃 Skills: Avionics, ElectricalDesign, PowerElectronics, Instrumentation, ControlSystems, SignalIntegrity, DataAcquisition, RF, EmbeddedSystems, SPICE, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Ansys, Altium, SiemensNX, Teamcenter, Git, Jira, Jama, Confluence, RS-485, Ethernet, ARINC-429, CAN, GPS, INS, FPGA, IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-HDBK-516, DO-160, EMI, EMC 🏢 Description: About the Role: This is a hands-on, cross-functional role supporting GNC, power distribution, instrumentation, communications, RF systems, flight software, test, manufacturing, and vehicle integration. You will own detailed hardware design while also understanding how that hardware performs at the subsystem and integrated vehicle level. Responsibilities: - Design, analyze, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for flight vehicles, ground test assets, and supporting infrastructure. - Own electrical hardware from concept through design, procurement, build, checkout, qualification, and vehicle integration. - Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, harness/interface definitions, test plans, procedures, and technical documentation. - Support architecture trades across power distribution, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, communication buses, and RF interfaces. - Work with GNC, flight software, propulsion, structures, hydraulics, test, manufacturing, and operations teams to define requirements and integrated solutions. - Perform electrical design analysis, including power budgets, signal integrity, thermal considerations, grounding/bonding, and interface compatibility. - Bring up, troubleshoot, and modify electrical systems at the bench, subsystem, and vehicle level. - Support ground test, environmental test, integrated vehicle test, and flight test campaigns. - Maintain configuration control over avionics hardware, drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, test procedures, and as-built documentation. - Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, failure investigations, and risk mitigation planning. - Work hands-on with technicians, test engineers, and manufacturing teams to quickly resolve issues and keep hardware moving. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline. - 4+ years of experience in electrical hardware design, avionics integration, instrumentation, control systems, digital communication buses, analog design, power electronics, harness design, or vehicle electrical systems. - Experience creating or interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, or test procedures. - Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working hands-on with electrical hardware. - Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, test, manufacturing, and operations teams. - Bias toward action and willingness to operate in a fast-paced hardware development environment. Preferred Skills and Experience: - Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline. - Experience with embedded systems, device integration, verification and validation, environmental qualification, ground testing, or flight testing. - Experience with avionics devices, sensors, data acquisition, telemetry, instrumentation, or signal conditioning hardware. - Familiarity with tools such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, SPICE, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Ansys. - Experience with Altium Designer, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Git, Jira, Jama, Confluence, or similar tools. - Familiarity with avionics interfaces and hardware such as RS-485, Ethernet, ARINC-429, CAN, GPS, INS, FPGAs, D38999-style connectors, or similar. - Familiarity with aerospace standards such as IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-HDBK-516, or DO-160. - Experience with DC power systems, batteries, motors, generators, power distribution, grounding, bonding, or EMI/EMC. - Experience supporting vehicle bring-up, integrated checkout, anomaly resolution, or test operations. - Project experience with aircraft, launch vehicles, spacecraft, UAVs, missiles, defense systems, or other complex hardware platforms. - Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns. U.S. Export Control Compliance Status: The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees and refugees with such status granted. Equal Opportunity: Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to legally protected status.
Technology

Hermeus
DevOps Engineer – Flight Software
Mid
Atlanta, GA , +1
14,750 - 17,083 USD
🏢 Summary: DevOps Engineer role focused on building and maintaining CI/CD infrastructure for flight software systems, enabling automated build, test (SIL/HIL), and deployment workflows across cloud and hardware environments. The position emphasizes GitLab pipeline design, AWS infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, containerized environments, and integration of hardware test benches into automated validation systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD, Proficiency with Docker, Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC), Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, Solid scripting skills (Python or Bash), Experience with automated testing frameworks (PyTest or GoogleTest), Experience with SIL and HIL testing systems, Familiarity with Linux environments, Eligibility under U.S. export control regulations (U.S. person or eligible) 📃 Skills: GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, AWS, EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Terraform, Python, Bash, PyTest, GoogleTest, Linux, SIL, HIL, CAN, UART, Ethernet 🏢 Description: We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of flight software systems. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure, and testing, with a strong emphasis on designing and managing Gitlab CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated Flight Test on various Cloud and HW testbeds including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL). Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to support flight software build, test, and release workflows. Develop and manage containerized environments using Docker to ensure consistency across development, simulation, and test systems. Provision and manage cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Build and maintain automated pipelines for SIL and HIL testing, enabling continuous validation of flight software against simulated and real hardware interfaces. Support Flight Test operations by developing reliable deployment, telemetry, and data collection workflows. Integrate hardware test benches with CI/CD systems to enable automated regression testing and real-time feedback. Optimize build systems for performance, reproducibility, and traceability across multiple flight software configurations. Collaborate closely with flight software, avionics, and test engineers to streamline development and test cycles. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for both cloud and on-premise test environments. Required Qualifications Strong experience with CI/CD systems, particularly GitLab pipelines. Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker. Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.). Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, especially Terraform. Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar). Experience supporting automated testing frameworks (PyTest, GoogleTest, etc.), ideally including SIL/HIL systems. Familiarity with Linux-based development and deployment environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with embedded or flight software systems. Familiarity with real-time systems and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, Ethernet). Experience integrating hardware test rigs into automated pipelines. Understanding of flight test operations and data workflows. Knowledge of simulation environments used in aerospace systems. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by22 C.F.R. § 120.62or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Technology

Relativity
Sr Manager, Integrated Test Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
14,417 - 19,792 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Lead and scale an integrated engineering team responsible for designing and delivering structural, fluid, and data/control test infrastructure for a next-generation launch vehicle. The role combines technical leadership and hands-on involvement in complex, multidisciplinary test systems from concept through commissioning. You will drive execution of large-scale hardware projects in a fast-paced aerospace environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or related engineering field, 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in test infrastructure or complex hardware systems, Deep technical expertise in at least two: structures, fluids, data/control systems, 3+ years of engineering management experience, Experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects on time and budget, Experience with full hardware design cycle from requirements to commissioning, Ability to identify and mitigate structural, pressure, and electrical hazards, Strong technical problem-solving across structural, fluid, and control domains 📃 Skills: FEA, NASTRAN, ANSYS, GD&T, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cryogenics, ASME, B31.3, Instrumentation, DataAcquisition, PLC, Sensors, RealTimeControls, Python, VBA, MATLAB 🏢 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 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.Hiring Range:$173,000—$237,500 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
Sr Manager, Integrated Test Engineering
Senior
On-site
Long Beach, CA
14,417 - 19,792 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Senior leadership role overseeing integrated test engineering for rocket test infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary teams across structures, fluids, and data/control systems to deliver complex hardware projects from design through commissioning. The role combines technical depth, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on involvement in hazardous test environments. Responsible for driving execution, quality, safety, and on-time delivery of large-scale test systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering field, 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience in test infrastructure or complex hardware systems, 3+ years of engineering management experience, Deep technical expertise in at least two: structures, fluids, data/control systems, Experience with full design cycle from requirements to commissioning, Experience delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects on time and on budget, Ability to perform structural analysis, fluid calculations, and control system reviews, Experience identifying and mitigating hazards in test systems 📃 Skills: FEA, NASTRAN, ANSYS, GD&T, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Cryogenics, ASME, Instrumentation, DAQ, PLC, Controls, Python, VBA, MATLAB 🏢 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 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.Hiring Range:$173,000—$237,500 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.