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Relativity Space

Propulsion Test Engineer II

$104K–$156K

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States · Full-time · Posted Feb 5, 2026

Experience
No aerospace experience required; fresh graduates are welcome.
Education
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.

About the job

Design, build, operate, or integrate test facilities and rocket hardware for Terran R propulsion testing at the Stennis test site.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, modify, and maintain test stands and their fluid, structural, and mechanical systems.
  • Conduct test campaigns and monitor test stands and articles using control interfaces, automation, cameras, and telemetry.
  • Prepare and manage test articles, work instructions, repairs, and non-conformances.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate common power tools.
  • Ability to deliver on tight schedules, including when creative solutions are needed.
  • Valid driver's license to operate vehicles on the test site.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T; strong fundamentals in Thermal Fluid Systems and Structures.
  • Hands-on fabrication, fluid-system experience, or technical writing/documentation experience.

Pay

$104,000 — $156,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Piping & Instruction Diagrams (P&IDs), GUIs, GD&T

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)