Rocket Vehicle Integration & Test Intern

RippleMatch Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is building the Terran R rocket and a cutting-edge factory, offering engineers hands-on roles to shape hardware and processes. The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures and enabling rapid iteration through collaboration and real-time feedback.

As an integration and test contributor, you will support build sequencing, BOMs, and documentation while working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through labs, projects, internships, or extracurricular hardware teams (e.g., rockets, robotics, Formula SAE)
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, and production teams
• Curious and self-motivated, with a track record of taking initiative and driving tasks forward
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly

Responsibilities

• Assist integration and testing of rocket subassemblies with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Assist the development of mBOMs, work orders, and build flows for repeatable integration.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to resolve integration challenges and ensure quality.
• Support scalable processes and documentation across ERP, MES, and QMS systems.
• Gain exposure to structures, fluids, avionics while hands-on with hardware in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Collaboration

Self-motivated / initiative

Fast-paced work style

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering or related field

Job description

Relativity Space is building the Terran R rocket and a cutting-edge factory, offering engineers hands-on roles to shape hardware and processes. The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures and enabling rapid iteration through collaboration and real-time feedback.

As an integration and test contributor, you will support build sequencing, BOMs, and documentation while working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware