Relativity Space

Quality Engineer II

Relativity Space$94K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a STEM discipline.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience in cross-functional environments with the ability to manage priorities.
  • Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Willingness to support a dynamic operations environment, including night shifts and travel.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality oversight for Test and Launch operations including verification and issue management.
  • Plan and execute quality activities, including reviewing work instructions and developing corrective actions.
  • Support the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and collaborate with teams on quality policies.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment on quality objectives.
  • Use data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to scale quality processes.
  • Support hardware readiness efforts for successful integration and launches.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is where it all comes together-offering unmatched exposure to the full lifecycle of flight hardware and launch operations. This team is responsible for executing first flights, enabling reuse, and scaling toward high-cadence launch operations. The work evolves with every milestone, requiring adaptability, strong collaboration, and a commitment to building and maintaining quality in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

In this role, you will not only support launch execution but also interface closely with test and manufacturing teams, gaining hands-on exposure to hardware and contributing to quality processes that span development, test, and flight.

About the Role:
  • Provide quality oversight for Test and Launch operations, including in-process build verification, issue ticket management, as-built verification, and non-conformance management
  • Plan and execute quality activities through work instruction reviews, process development, corrective action plans, and standard rework/repair documentation
  • Support and contribute to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS), partnering with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and improve quality policies and procedures
  • Collaborate closely with Launch, Test, Manufacturing, and Responsible Engineering teams to ensure alignment on quality and program objectives
  • Use data and metrics to identify trends, determine root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions across the product lifecycle
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, with opportunities to help define and scale quality processes in a rapidly evolving launch environment
  • Support procurement and hardware readiness efforts as needed to ensure successful integration and launch execution

About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline
  • Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies
  • Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Willingness and ability to support a dynamic operations environment, including occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing, test, or aerospace environment
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA standards)
  • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and complex assembly processes
  • Experience with quality and product lifecycle systems (PLM, MES, ERP, QMS)
  • Familiarity with product development and quality methodologies (FMEA, APQP, SPC, PPV)
  • Demonstrated ability to define, implement, and scale processes in a growing organization

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$94,000-$130,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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