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 launch operations team is a part of the Cape Canaveral launch site and is primarily responsible for the operational aspects of vehicle integration, payload integration, pad operations, countdown operations, recovery, and reusability. In the last year, the launch operations team was primarily focused on the final integration, checkouts, and execution of flying Terran 1. This includes everything from completing the vehicle final build to clearing the range of aircraft and vessels for launch to being the key operators in the countdown operation. In the last six months, the team has been supporting our team in Stennis with engine testing development and execution. In parallel, the team is working hand in hand with engineering teams on the design and build of critical infrastructure to support Terran R.
About the Role:
- Work collaboratively as part of a team responsible for the engineering and operational development of transporting critical flight hardware, including first and second stages.
- Support the design and development of fixed ground equipment, mobile transport systems, and offshore vessel support hardware.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including vehicle design and operations—to define and implement requirements, engineering solutions, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout all phases of transport.
- Oversee the engineering, fabrication, and construction of essential assets for all transportation and operational phases.
- Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Develop and analyze metrics to track operational effectiveness and budgetary performance.
- Contribute to broader organizational goals, including landing system development, launch site development, and other infrastructure initiatives.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a focus on collaboration and professional development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, based on operational needs.
- Ability to work in outdoor environments, including extended periods offshore on a vessel or during overland travel.
- Willingness to travel to other company sites for cross-functional collaboration.
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience operating or working with heavy machinery movers such as Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs), multi-axle trailers, or similar equipment.
- Familiarity with vehicle swept path analysis tools and techniques.
- Experience supporting offshore operations, vessel-based logistics, or marine asset development.
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
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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