Senior Build Reliability Engineer — 2nd Shift

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring a Senior Build Reliability Engineer on the Second Shift in Long Beach, CA. You will ensure reliability throughout design to production, partnering with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams.

You will drive process improvements, interface with multiple engineering disciplines, and help implement GD&T and quality systems to support the Terran R program. This role emphasizes ownership, fast iteration, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or STEM field required; 5+ years as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Extensive interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, production and test personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and quality processes/controls.
• Working knowledge of PLM, MES, ERP and QMS software; proficiency with GD&T.
• Ability to solve a wide range of problems and communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of design standardization, DFM, and configuration management and control.
• Review of work instructions, process development, and rework/repair documentation.
• In-process build verification and coordination of travelled work.
• Drive quality initiatives for the Terran R program, including spec development and inspection tooling.
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Quality engineering

Aerospace manufacturing

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

PLM

MES

ERP

QMS

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring a Senior Build Reliability Engineer on the Second Shift in Long Beach, CA. You will ensure reliability throughout design to production, partnering with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams.

You will drive process improvements, interface with multiple engineering disciplines, and help implement GD&T and quality systems to support the Terran R program. This role emphasizes ownership, fast iteration, and cross-functional teamwork.