Relativity Space

Sr Program Manager, Metrology

Relativity Space • $99K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in metrology and calibration, with 1-2+ years in program management within aerospace or related fields
  • Deep knowledge of calibration methods for various measurement equipment
  • Strong understanding of metrology standards and NIST traceability
  • Proficiency with tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage calibrations of electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF measurement equipment
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across metrology, quality, and operations
  • Define the long-term strategy for calibration capabilities
  • Ensure vendor compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Provide expert guidance on measurement data integrity
  • Review calibration certificates and maintain tracking systems

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Equity opportunities
  • Commitment to transparency in compensation practices
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole.

About the Role:
  • Manage all internal and external calibrations of electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF measurement equipment, and oversee calibration of precision test equipment using NIST-traceable standards
  • Drive multidisciplinary teams including metrology technicians, quality engineers, and operations personnel
  • Define the long-term calibration strategy and roadmap, including evaluation of bringing calibration capabilities in-house
  • Ensure vendors maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NASA requirements
  • Provide expert technical guidance on metrology and calibration, ensuring integrity and accuracy of measurement data used for critical decision-making
  • Review calibration certificates and technical documentation, and maintain equipment tracking systems and calibration databases (e.g., Indysoft)

About You:
  • 3-5+ years of progressive experience in metrology and calibration, with at least 1-2+ years in a program or project management role, preferably within aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
  • Deep technical knowledge of calibration methods for electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF/microwave measurement equipment, dimensional metrology, and measurement uncertainty analysis and traceability principles
  • Strong understanding of metrology standards including ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NIST traceability requirements
  • Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure/temperature gauges, dimensional tools, and calibration databases. Working with hardware/instrumentation exposed to process gases/fluids.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to expert and non-expert audiences
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Nice to haves but not required:
  • 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 from the ground up
  • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to define and own processes and roll them out through effective communication to diverse teams
  • Familiarity with blueprint and schematic interpretation
  • ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or equivalent certification
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES) and proficiency in data analysis tools


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:

$99,500-$149,000 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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