Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in operating complex equipment or planning complex operations.
Proven ability to identify and mitigate safety risks in test operations.
Experience troubleshooting electrical and fluid systems.
Strong decision-making skills under changing operational conditions.
Excellent attention to detail and professional communication skills.
Responsibilities
Develop operational plans with Vehicle Responsible Engineers and cross-functional teams.
Create test plans, procedures, and automation for safe test operations.
Collaborate with design teams to address safety and efficiency risks.
Lead Test Readiness Reviews to ensure operational preparedness.
Execute test operations using manual and computer-controlled systems.
Support post-test data processing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity options.
Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
Parental leave support.
Annual learning and development stipend.
Commitment to transparency and fairness in compensation practices.
Full Job Description
About the Team:
The Senior Factory Test Operations Engineer plans, executes, and documents complex test operations while supporting the safe and reliable performance of test systems. Responsibilities include:
Develop operational plans in collaboration with Vehicle Responsible Engineers and cross-functional engineering teams.
Develop test plans, procedures, automation, and work instructions to support safe and repeatable test operations.
Collaborate with design engineering teams to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, efficiency, reliability, accessibility, and operability.
Lead Test Readiness Reviews to assess operational preparedness and confirm readiness for testing.
Execute test operations using manual and computer-controlled systems, applying engineering principles and system knowledge to evaluate unexpected conditions and maintain safe operations.
Support post-test data processing, operational retrospectives, continuous improvement, test stand design feedback, and the development of team training and certification programs.
About You:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience operating complex equipment, planning complex operations, or performing comparable technical work.
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks associated with equipment or test operations.
Experience applying engineering fundamentals to troubleshoot electrical and fluid systems and evaluate operational issues.
Ability to make sound, safety-focused decisions when information is incomplete and operational conditions change.
Strong attention to detail, professional communication skills, and ability to support a shifted work schedule as required by test operations.
Nice to haves but not required:
Demonstrated ability to take on additional leadership responsibilities as team needs evolve.
Experience presenting technical information and facilitating meetings.
Relevant certifications for rigging and lifting equipment.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, where required by job responsibilities and applicable safety procedures.
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:
$124,000-$186,000 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.
