Aerospace Test & Manufacturing Engineer II

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO

Sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Test/Manufacturing Engineer to help design, develop, and execute test plans for Terran R propulsion, structural assemblies, and fluid systems.

You will work hands-on on the floor with test technicians and engineers to ensure hardware is robust and test-ready. You’ll drive TRRs, analyze process performance, and contribute to continuous improvement across campaigns, with exposure to a broad product lifecycle and opportunities to shape the test

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 4+ years in manufacturing, test engineering, or aerospace process development.
• Hands-on hardware builds in development and test environments.
• Familiarity with pressure systems, instrumentation, and fluid system assembly.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation including 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

Test engineering

Manufacturing

Process development

Pressure systems

Instrumentation

Documentation

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX/SolidWorks

PLM/ERP familiarity

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Test/Manufacturing Engineer to help design, develop, and execute test plans for Terran R propulsion, structural assemblies, and fluid systems.

You will work hands-on on the floor with test technicians and engineers to ensure hardware is robust and test-ready. You’ll drive TRRs, analyze process performance, and contribute to continuous improvement across campaigns, with exposure to a broad product lifecycle and opportunities to shape the test