Front-Row Launch Operations Engineer I

Relativity Space, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is hiring a Launch Operations Engineer I in Cape Canaveral, Florida, to play a front-row role in live rocket launches.

You will own critical systems, make real-time decisions, and guide a vehicle from power-up through liftoff, bringing structure and disciplined execution to propulsion development and launch operations. You will work hands-on with hardware, operate integrated control software, and analyze live telemetry under pressure, collaborating across teams to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science; aerospace experience not required.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, structural, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments and perform under high-pressure, schedule-driven conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex propulsion tests and launch operations to evaluate rocket engine and stage performance.
• Create and optimize automated test sequences, procedures, and data review processes to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable execution.
• Command and monitor the launch pad and flight hardware through GUIs and integrated control, automation, and telemetry systems.
• Perform hardware setup, system configuration, and cross-disciplinary troubleshooting.
• Analyze test data and partner with design engineering to improve rocket system performance based on real-world results.

Skills

Strong engineering fundamentals

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Work flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. is hiring a Launch Operations Engineer I in Cape Canaveral, Florida, to play a front-row role in live rocket launches.

You will own critical systems, make real-time decisions, and guide a vehicle from power-up through liftoff, bringing structure and disciplined execution to propulsion development and launch operations. You will work hands-on with hardware, operate integrated control software, and analyze live telemetry under pressure, collaborating across teams to shape