Launch Operations Engineer II — Command Live Rocket Missions

Relativity; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity in the Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer II to oversee live rocket launches. In this critical role, you will conduct tests, optimize launch procedures, and collaborate with engineers under pressure.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary of $104,000 to $143,000 USD, with benefits including PTO, parental leave, and an annual learning stipend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, structural, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex propulsion tests and launch operations to evaluate rocket engine performance.
• Create and optimize automated test sequences for reliable execution.
• Command and monitor launch hardware through integrated control systems.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Object-oriented programming

Telemetry systems

Job description

Relativity in the Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a Launch Operations Engineer II to oversee live rocket launches. In this critical role, you will conduct tests, optimize launch procedures, and collaborate with engineers under pressure.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary of $104,000 to $143,000 USD, with benefits including PTO, parental leave, and an annual learning stipend.