Senior Launch Operations Engineer

Relativity Space, Inc.; Florida; Presencial; USD 185 000 - 277 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Resumo da oferta

Relativity Space is seeking a Principal Launch Operations Engineer to lead critical systems in the launch control room during liftoff. You will own key propulsion and launch operations, guiding a vehicle from power-up to flight and ensuring disciplined execution across hardware and software interfaces.

You will work hands-on with propulsion development, integrated control software, and real-time telemetry analysis, shaping mission readiness while collaborating across teams to meet ambitious

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals across thermal, structural, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

High-pressure work

Adaptability

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Relativity Space is seeking a Principal Launch Operations Engineer to lead critical systems in the launch control room during liftoff. You will own key propulsion and launch operations, guiding a vehicle from power-up to flight and ensuring disciplined execution across hardware and software interfaces.

You will work hands-on with propulsion development, integrated control software, and real-time telemetry analysis, shaping mission readiness while collaborating across teams to meet ambitious