Senior Manager, Engine Systems & Test

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead a team of ~20 engineers who own development of the Aeon engine series at the system level. The team’s work spans component & integrated system hotfire testing, thermofluids simulation, system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces; and more. We collaborate closely with propulsion design engineers, our manufacturing team, our Stennis test team, and our Cape launch team to deliver engines that will successfully propel the Terran rocket to orbit. We strive for continuous improvement and support the development of our technical hardware and human teammates alike.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or technology field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment
• • Including 2+ years of direct experience with liquid-propellant rocket engines
• • Including 2+ years of direct experience leading teams of multidisciplinary engineers
• Experience mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement of the team around you and participating in growing your team
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of propulsion development engineers, fostering a culture of growth & continuous improvement
• Solve a variety of technical problems across broad ranges of timeframe, scope, and complexity
• Collaborate with propulsion & vehicle design, manufacturing, software, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration between your team’s activities and overall vehicle development
• Oversee the planning, execution, and analysis of engine & component hotfire campaigns, as well as engine support of stage test & launch campaigns
• Oversee the system-level development of current and future engines (architecture, CONOPs, simulation, interfaces), including large upgrades such as engine cycle changes
• Set team priorities & allocate resources between different products or functions
• Drive improvements in processes, tools, and automation
• Identify and mitigate risks related to engine development, ensuring timely issue resolution and program success
• Scale the team’s bandwidth & abilities through recruiting & training to meet future engine & vehicle development needs

Benefits

• Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees