Relativity Space
Sr Program Manager, Metrology
$100K–$149K
Long Beach, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- 3-5+ years in metrology and calibration, with at least 1-2+ years in program or project management; preferably in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Metrology, or a closely related technical field (or equivalent experience with 7+ years in metrology/calibration) is preferred, not required.
About the job
Manages calibration and metrology programs for measurement and precision test equipment, ensuring reliable, standards-compliant measurement data for the Terran R program.
What you'll do
- Manage internal and external calibrations and oversee precision test equipment calibration using NIST-traceable standards.
- Lead cross-functional teams and set the long-term calibration strategy, including assessing in-house capabilities.
- Ensure vendor compliance, provide technical guidance, and review calibration documentation and equipment records.
What they ask for
- 3-5+ years of progressive metrology and calibration experience, including at least 1-2+ years in program or project management.
- Technical knowledge of calibration methods for electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF/microwave equipment, dimensional metrology, measurement uncertainty, and traceability.
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NIST traceability requirements.
- Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure/temperature gauges, dimensional tools, and calibration databases.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Metrology, or a closely related technical field (or equivalent experience with 7+ years in metrology/calibration).
- Experience establishing and scaling calibration programs; blueprint/schematic familiarity, ASQ CCT or equivalent, or enterprise applications and data analysis tools.
Pay
$99,500 — $149,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, NIST, Indysoft, multimeters, oscilloscopes, RF/microwave
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