Sr. Operations Engineer

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

75d

About The Position

The Factory Test team designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure needed to test nearly every part of Terran R right here at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This centralized approach provides engineers and technicians with exposure to the entire product lifecycle across a wide range of part sizes and complexities. The scope and scale are significant, with test stands capable of handling millions of pounds of force. Team members lead multiple projects in parallel, avoiding silos and gaining broad technical experience without needing a background in aerospace. With high-impact campaigns ahead, including thrust structure and stage 2 testing, now is the time to join. You won't just execute, but you'll help shape and scale the test infrastructure required to meet the demands of a rapidly growing launch program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience operating complex equipment and/or planning complex operations
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate safety concerns related to test operations
• Demonstrated success in high-stress environments where time is of the essence
• Strong first principles understanding of electrical and fluid systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace or rocket testing is helpful but not required
• Should measure project timelines in days to weeks rather than months to years
• Familiarity with cryogenic systems, high-pressure fluid operations, static structural testing, and/or mechanisms testing
• Experience in operations, testing, or manufacturing, preferably in high-stakes environments

Responsibilities

• Write test plans, procedures, and work instructions for a variety of test campaigns, from primary structure qualification to fluid component acceptance tests
• Collaborate with design engineers to address safety, operability, and maintainability concerns early in development
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and set the culture of the control room to ensure smooth execution
• Develop and implement automated test procedures to improve efficiency and reliability
• Operate and support test stands under manual and automated control, troubleshooting unexpected conditions using engineering principles
• Support post-test analysis, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operations and test reliability

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees