Recovery Engineer II - Rocket Transport and Recovery

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

8d•$104,000 - $156,000

About The Position

The Recovery Engineer II will lead the design, integration, checkout, and operation of recovery subsystems in preparation for and during Terran R flight campaigns. The role develops and maintains procedures for safe, reliable recovery-vessel operations and collaborates with Terran R and recovery-vessel engineering teams to resolve technical challenges, improve systems, and optimize operations. The engineer plans and executes activation and checkout testing for barge subsystems, including high-pressure fluid and high-voltage systems, following safety procedures and risk controls. The role also analyzes system performance, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates corrective actions to support operational readiness. Recovery operations may take place offshore and involve extended-duration flight campaign activities. The Offshore Recovery team designs, builds, and operates maritime vessels used to land and recover the Terran R launch vehicle. Team work spans the project lifecycle, from requirements definition and design through shipyard build and activation to offshore recovery missions, in collaboration with teams across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least two years of relevant professional experience.
Ability to analyze complex systems, apply engineering fundamentals, and develop practical solutions to technical challenges.
Experience supporting or leading hazardous aerospace testing or technical operations, including identifying hazards and implementing appropriate safety controls.
Ability to independently manage technical tasks, identify problems, and adapt to changing priorities in time-sensitive operational environments.
Ability to travel for extended work assignments, including offshore operations and environments with limited infrastructure or resources.
Clear communication of technical information and effective collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and other functional teams.
Must clear a background check administered by the U.S. government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace testing, flight operations, or recovery operations in control-room or offshore environments.
Familiarity with applicable U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or NASA regulations, requirements, and personnel.
Experience programming or troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic instrumentation, or hardware systems.
Experience designing, integrating, testing, or maintaining ground fluid or avionics systems for launch facilities or engine test environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, integration, checkout, and operation of recovery subsystems for Terran R flight campaigns.
Develop and maintain operational procedures for the Terran R recovery vessel.
Collaborate with Terran R and recovery-vessel engineering teams to identify system improvements, resolve technical challenges, and optimize recovery operations.
Plan and execute activation and checkout testing for barge subsystems, including high-pressure fluid and high-voltage systems, using safety procedures and risk mitigation controls.
Analyze system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate corrective actions to support operational readiness.
Support recovery operations in dynamic environments, including offshore settings and extended-duration flight campaign activities.