Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Equity options

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of aerospace technology as a Senior Technical Program Manager. This role offers the chance to lead complex projects that shape the future of additive manufacturing and rocket development. You will collaborate with passionate teams to ensure timely delivery of high-performing products, manage risks, and optimize resources. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to tackle challenges head-on, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program management on complex technical projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or mathematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master schedules that drive the manufacturing program.
• Monitor and report on progress towards organizational goals and objectives.

Skills

Program Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA or Master's in related fields

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing

Long Beach, California

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The mission of the Engine Manufacturing department is to deliver high-performing products and innovative manufacturing systems while driving continuous improvements in cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety we play a crucial role in building our reusable rocket, Terran-R. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, pioneering and implementing advanced manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately delivering engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to launch. Over the past year, the Engine Manufacturing Team has successfully developed, iterated, and delivered processes and hardware for the first Aeon-R development engines. Now, we are entering a critical phase: producing flight engines that will pave the way for Terran-R's inaugural launch to orbit.

About the Role:

• Timeline/Schedule: Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies, to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule. Create and maintain master schedules that drive the manufacturing program forward.
• Goal Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report on the progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones. Facilitate strong communication within the team and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders.
• Programmatic Risk Management: Identify risks to the program across all variables (time, requirements, resources, dependencies, etc.) and serve as the primary interface between propulsion engineering and our program risk management process.
• Trades + Collaboration: Present trades on items like budget, schedule, technical risk, etc. with recommendations to help improve strategic direction of the manufacturing program. Work closely with Manufacturing leaders to work on recommendations of trades.
• Resource Management: Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget allocation, and workspace needs. Ensure efficient utilization of resources to support program and departmental objectives.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a program management role on a complex technical project.
• Experience managing programs across matrix organizations, building sustainable processes, and coordinating design releases and key engineering trades.
• Experience in manufacturing - developing factories, working on CONOPS, or working closely to a build.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and design robust, scalable solutions.
• Robust communication skills across numerous stakeholders and teams as well as navigating both technical and strategic discussions.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with hardware product development.
• Experience in high-volume operations or project management of large scale and high dollar projects.
• MBA, Master’s in engineering, science, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

Hiring Range:

$142,000 - $181,500 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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