Manufacturing Engineer II, Integration & Test, Second Shift

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Engineers here are not just executing tasks; they're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Collaboration across teams, shaping decisions, and seeing work come to life in record time are key aspects of the role. Creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and individual voices help define the stories being written together. This is a unique moment in time to leave a mark on the product, the process, and the culture, with Terran R tangible and picking up momentum. The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This involves building the systems to build the rocket, with engineers and technicians working side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, the team is responsible for delivering on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What is built here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch. Note: Second shift starts at 3pm.

Requirements

Degree in engineering or a related technical field
2+ years of 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
Comfortable interfacing across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to ensure hardware quality and schedule alignment
Self-starter who can define and roll out new processes from scratch, working collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and external vendors
Proficient in GD&T, CAD, and basic design or test analysis
Experience in at least two of the following: LOX cleanliness, leak checking, sensor checkouts, tube bending, tool design, crane operations, or subassembly builds

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting new aerospace product introduction or transitioning hardware from prototype to production, especially in a high-rate or scaling environment
Experience directly authoring and executing test procedures, including acting as a test conductor for integrated system verification
Familiarity with hazardous operations, fluid system safety, or test execution involving pressurized or high-risk environments
Experience in a fast-paced and lean environment, including direct vendor engagement, tool development, or leading a small team through an ambiguous build or test effort

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