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Senior Stage Development Engineer

Relativity Space is building the Terran R launch vehicle and the factory to produce it, combining advanced manufacturing, software, and systems engineering. The Senior Systems Engineer will develop systems engineering tools, processes, and automation, manage vehicle development workflows end-to-end, and partner cross-functionally to reduce technical risk and enable flight certification.

Skills

  • Systems engineering and requirements management
  • Verification & Validation (V&V) experience
  • Vehicle configuration management and integration
  • Experience with Jira workflows and automation
  • Scripting experience (Python or similar)
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced programs
  • Familiarity with launch vehicle certification and test campaigns

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the systems engineering tools and methodology roadmap across disciplines
  • Design, prototype, and implement processes, tools, and automation to improve design and test collaboration
  • Manage vehicle design and development processes from concept through launch readiness
  • Provide systems-level engineering expertise to resolve technical issues and drive decisions
  • Support Verification & Validation, requirements management, and configuration control activities
  • Collaborate with IT and DevOps to integrate workflows, automation, and documentation systems
  • Document and communicate recommendations, decisions, and progress to stakeholders

Education

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field (required)
  • Graduate degree (MS/PhD) in engineering or related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Health, dental, and vision (subject to company policy)
  • Opportunities for high-impact technical ownership and career growth
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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 29, 2025
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