Relativity Space
Staff Stage Development Engineer, Vehicle Systems and Test
$164K–$246K
Long Beach, California +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree and 10+ years of relevant experience listed as a nice-to-have.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
About the job
Leads integrated stage testing for Terran R, coordinating test campaigns and cross-functional systems work from planning through execution and analysis.
What you'll do
- Own stage test campaigns, including test planning, sequences, execution, data review, and hotfire console operations.
- Drive systems integration through requirements decomposition, verification activities, operational plans, and CONOPs for test, hotfire, and launch campaigns.
- Lead risk mitigation and support subsystem troubleshooting, partner investigations, engine analysis, and trade studies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical aptitude and basic understanding of Mechanical, Fluids, and Electrical engineering.
Nice to have
- Graduate degree in engineering or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience designing, manufacturing, assembling, and testing complex aerospace systems.
Pay
$164,000 — $246,000 USD (base salary)
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