Staff Technical Program Manager — Aerospace Lead

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs from design through flight for Terran R. You will translate long‑term ambitions into concrete execution plans, own schedules, and drive risk mitigation across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

You will partner with senior leaders to align priorities, build fit‑for‑purpose processes, and deliver critical milestones in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional hardware programs in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to translate long‑term objectives into actionable plans and trade-offs.
• Strong communication and influence across technical and non‑technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional program execution from design through flight.
• Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule aligning with company milestones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in program execution with proactive resolution.
• Coordinate resources including headcount, budget, and workspace needs across teams.
• Develop working cadences and processes to improve efficiency and collaboration.
• Communicate program updates and trade-offs to senior leadership using data-driven insights.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Excellent communication

Agile / processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical engineering degree preferred

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs from design through flight for Terran R. You will translate long‑term ambitions into concrete execution plans, own schedules, and drive risk mitigation across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

You will partner with senior leaders to align priorities, build fit‑for‑purpose processes, and deliver critical milestones in a fast-paced aerospace environment.