Launch Operations Engineer I - High-Impact Live Launch

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

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, FL, is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer I to own critical systems in the launch control room, guiding a vehicle from power-up to liftoff and shaping propulsion development and launch readiness.

You will work hands-on with propulsion testing, automated sequences, and real-time telemetry, collaborating across teams to deliver safe, high‑cadence launches while meeting schedule pressures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct propulsion tests and launch operations to evaluate engine and stage performance.
• Create and optimize automated test sequences, procedures, and data review processes.
• Command and monitor the launch pad and flight hardware through GUIs and telemetry systems.
• Perform hardware setup, system configuration, and cross‑disciplinary troubleshooting.
• Analyze test data and work with design engineering to improve rocket system performance.

Skills

Aerospace fundamentals

Thermal systems

Structural analysis

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/CS

Tools

Object-oriented programming

Job description

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, FL, is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer I to own critical systems in the launch control room, guiding a vehicle from power-up to liftoff and shaping propulsion development and launch readiness.

You will work hands-on with propulsion testing, automated sequences, and real-time telemetry, collaborating across teams to deliver safe, high‑cadence launches while meeting schedule pressures.