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Senior Software Release Engineer

Aerospace company building commercial launch vehicles and pioneering additive manufacturing for rockets, aiming to create humanity's industrial base on Mars.
Long Beach, CA, USA
$140,000 - $178,000
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
4+ years of experience
Space · Robotics

Description For Senior Software Release Engineer

Relativity Space is revolutionizing the aerospace industry with their ambitious goals of building the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and becoming America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. As a Senior Software Release Engineer on the TRADE (Test, Release, and Deployment Engineering) team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of integrated vehicle software across all environments.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge aerospace technology and software development, where you'll own the complete release lifecycle of integrated vehicle software. You'll be responsible for coordinating, packaging, validating, and deploying software across diverse environments, from simulation to the launch pad. This role requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under aggressive timelines.

Your responsibilities will include developing automation scripts in Python, managing complex release processes, and ensuring the highest standards of software quality and reliability. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and test operators, to align releases with testing and operational needs. The role also involves leading Run-for-Record campaigns and supporting post-release deployments.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of professional experience, with at least 2 years specifically in software release engineering or related fields. Strong Python scripting skills and experience with CI/CD workflows are essential. You'll be joining a company that offers competitive compensation ($140,000-$178,000), equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to humanity's future in space exploration while working with a team of passionate individuals who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace and additive manufacturing. If you're excited about combining software engineering excellence with space technology innovation, this role at Relativity Space could be your next career milestone.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Release Engineer

  • Own the end-to-end vehicle software release process, including packaging, versioning, traceability, and readiness reviews
  • Develop automation and scripting in Python to streamline release workflows
  • Build and maintain tools to validate and publish integrated release candidates
  • Coordinate with software developers, systems engineers, and integration teams
  • Lead and execute Run-for-Record campaigns
  • Support post-release deployment and troubleshooting
  • Improve CI/CD integration and pre-release testing
  • Organize data reviews and provide release documentation

Requirements For Senior Software Release Engineer

Python
Linux
  • 4+ years of professional experience with 2+ years in software release engineering or related field
  • Strong Python scripting experience
  • Demonstrated ownership of complex software release processes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, artifact packaging, and testing pipelines
  • Experience coordinating across disciplines

Benefits For Senior Software Release Engineer

Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

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