Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II - Test & Integration

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring for a Factory Test Engineer in Long Beach, CA. You will develop detailed process plans and work orders for integrating and testing flight hardware, including propulsion components and instrumentation, while collaborating with design and test engineers to ensure testability and robustness.

You will support technicians on the floor, resolve non-conformances in real time, and participate in TRRs to mitigate risks before testing. A hands-on, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years in aerospace manufacturing, test engineering, or process development.
• Hands-on hardware build support in development/test environments.
• Experience with pressure systems, instrumentation, and fluid assembly.
• Experience with work instructions and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for the integration and test of flight hardware, including propulsion components, structural assemblies, fluid systems, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to provide design for testability feedback, ensuring hardware is robust and efficient in the test environment.
• Support test technicians and test specialists on the floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions in real time.
• Coordinate with quality teams to ensure timely procurement and inspection of critical test components and verify all required calibrated equipment is in-date, documented on the work order, and available at time of use.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) to ensure all hardware is test-ready and risks are mitigated prior to test execution.
• Analyze process performance, test timelines, and drive continuous improvement across test campaigns.
• Maintain capacity and demand plans for upcoming test articles and support equipment.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Test engineering

Process development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Fluid schematics

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring for a Factory Test Engineer in Long Beach, CA. You will develop detailed process plans and work orders for integrating and testing flight hardware, including propulsion components and instrumentation, while collaborating with design and test engineers to ensure testability and robustness.

You will support technicians on the floor, resolve non-conformances in real time, and participate in TRRs to mitigate risks before testing. A hands-on, fast-paced environment awaits.