Terran R Systems Intern: End-to-End Vehicle Build

RippleMatch Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking a Systems Engineer to oversee the Terran R lifecycle—from design and development to integrated testing and launch.

You will collaborate with structures, mechanisms, fluids, propulsion, and avionics teams to drive requirements and verification planning while tackling complex problems with both creativity and rigor.

This role values hands-on experience across the lifecycle from personal projects or internships and a can-do mindset in ambiguous environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience across an entire project lifecycle.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and define scope.
• Experience with personal projects, clubs or internships across lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Terran R lifecycle from design to launch.
• Collaborate with structures, mechanisms, fluids, avionics and more.
• Perform design trade studies, cross-cut analyses, and verification planning.

Skills

Python

Jira

Confluence

Propulsion Systems

Mechanical Systems

Electromechanical systems

Robotics

Rockets

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking a Systems Engineer to oversee the Terran R lifecycle—from design and development to integrated testing and launch.

You will collaborate with structures, mechanisms, fluids, propulsion, and avionics teams to drive requirements and verification planning while tackling complex problems with both creativity and rigor.

This role values hands-on experience across the lifecycle from personal projects or internships and a can-do mindset in ambiguous environments.