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Sr. Operations Engineer

Relativity Space is building rockets and the infrastructure to test them, delivering Terran R payloads to orbit and advancing space exploration. The Factory Test team in Long Beach designs, builds, and operates large-scale test infrastructure; they’re seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to develop test plans and procedures, operate and automate test stands, lead readiness reviews, and drive continuous improvement of test operations.

Skills

  • First-principles understanding of electrical and fluid systems
  • Experience writing test plans and operating complex test equipment
  • Ability to develop and implement automated test procedures
  • Proven safety risk identification and mitigation in test operations
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis under time pressure

Responsibilities

  • Write test plans, procedures, and work instructions for structural and fluid component test campaigns
  • Collaborate with design engineers to address safety, operability, and maintainability early in development
  • Lead Test Readiness Reviews and set control-room culture for safe, efficient execution
  • Develop and implement automated test procedures to improve efficiency and reliability
  • Operate and support test stands in manual and automated modes and troubleshoot unexpected conditions
  • Support post-test analysis, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field
  • 5+ years operating complex equipment and/or planning complex operations

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Additional benefits and perks (see company benefits page)
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October 17, 2025
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