Relativity Space
Launch Operations Engineer I - Launch Operations
$90K–$136K
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Visa sponsorship
- Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
About the job
Conduct propulsion tests and launch operations, command and monitor rocket systems, and analyze performance data to support safe, repeatable missions.
What you'll do
- Conduct propulsion tests and launch operations to evaluate engine and stage performance.
- Create and optimize automated test sequences, procedures, and data-review processes; command and monitor launch-pad and flight hardware through integrated systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot hardware, analyze test data, and partner with design engineering to improve system performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, structural, electrical, and fluid systems.
- Ability to collaborate and perform under high-pressure, schedule-driven conditions; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by operations.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of rocket subsystems or hands-on propulsion test and launch operations experience.
- Intermediate object-oriented programming proficiency, or experience developing user interfaces and operator-in-the-loop automation tools.
Pay
$90,000 — $136,000 USD (base salary)
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