Relativity Space
Manager, Engine Systems Development
$160K–$240K
Long Beach, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Mar 25, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including a minimum of 2 years of direct liquid-propellant rocket engine experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
About the job
Leads a team developing rocket engine systems, driving architecture and operational trades, managing interfaces and requirements, and contributing directly to technical development.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor engineers, set priorities, manage projects, communicate with leadership, and recruit.
- Drive engine system architecture and CONOPS trades, manage interfaces, and negotiate requirements to optimize for the vehicle.
- Contribute to engine system development and, as needed, analysis, simulation, testing, and tool development.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field.
- 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a complex system development and/or test environment, including at least 2 years of direct experience with liquid-propellant rocket engines.
- Experience leading teams.
- Experience applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves and instrumentation, or engine subsystems such as combustion devices and turbomachinery.
- Experience mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement, or participating in hiring.
Pay
$160,000 — $240,000 USD (base salary)
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