Vehicle Integration Test Engineer II — Build Rockets, Accelerate Innovation

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer II for Vehicle Integration. You will own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery, ensuring execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems.

Join a team turning design into reality for Terran R, with opportunities to optimize build flows, develop test procedures, and scale production while collaborating with design, supply chain, and test teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical field with 2+ years hands‑on experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing or integration environment.
• Skilled at investigating hardware issues, resolving non-conformances, and driving root cause analysis with corrective actions implemented effectively.
• Familiar with general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack‑up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery for engine or vehicle systems, taking full responsibility for execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems.
• Develop and release detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures to enable repeatable, high-quality execution across first builds and maturing programs.
• Support first article builds in a fast-paced environment, focusing on manufacturability, repeatability, and quality, while developing scalable processes that enable a smooth ramp to higher production rates.
• Provide hands-on floor support during build and test, resolving issues in real time, incorporating technician feedback, and driving continuous improvement across hardware flow and process discipline.
• Coordinate across design, supply chain, production, and test teams to ensure part readiness, tooling availability, schedule alignment, and smooth handoffs between build stages.
• Contribute to the development of long-term manufacturing systems and infrastructure, including tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows, and production documentation standards.

Skills

GD&T

CAD

Root cause analysis

Hardware testing

Lean manufacturing

Vendor coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer II for Vehicle Integration. You will own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery, ensuring execution readiness and product quality across subassemblies and integrated systems.

Join a team turning design into reality for Terran R, with opportunities to optimize build flows, develop test procedures, and scale production while collaborating with design, supply chain, and test teams.