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Marine Engineer II (Recovery Ops)

Relativity Space is building reusable launch vehicles and industrial-scale space infrastructure. The Launch team at Cape Canaveral oversees launch, recovery, and refurbishment operations for the Terran R program. We are seeking a Marine Engineer II (Recovery Ops) to lead design, integration, certification, and field activation of recovery vessel subsystems and provide technical support across launch campaigns and offshore logistics.

Skills

  • Marine systems engineering and subsystem integration
  • Familiarity with USCG, ABS, or similar maritime regulatory frameworks
  • Experience with vessel commissioning, activation, and shipyard supervision
  • Troubleshooting for electrical, fluid, and dynamic systems in operational environments
  • Technical writing for regulatory submissions, manuals, and training

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop vessel subsystems including structures, controls, electrical power, and fluid systems
  • Oversee integration, activation, and certification efforts at shipyard and home port locations
  • Lead safe system checkouts for vessel power and dynamic systems and support troubleshooting during flight campaigns
  • Develop system documentation including regulatory submissions, operations manuals, and training materials
  • Provide engineering support for offshore programs including vehicle transport logistics and mission support
  • Coordinate with classification societies, USCG, contractors, and cross-functional teams for compliance and operational readiness
  • Manage engineering tasks, budgets, schedules, and executive reporting related to vessel programs

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related STEM field
  • Relevant professional training or certifications in marine systems or vessel operations preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave and family benefits
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • Opportunities to work on reusable launch and recovery systems with high ownership
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We are building the future of aerospace. A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads...

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August 23, 2025
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