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Senior Stage Development Engineer

Building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs, developing the Terran R vehicle for orbital payload delivery.
Long Beach, CA, USA
$142,000 - $181,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Job Description

Relativity Space is revolutionizing the space industry by building rockets for orbital payload delivery, with their flagship Terran R vehicle. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll join a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the cohesive development and performance of the Terran R launch system. The role combines technical expertise with systems engineering, requiring collaboration across multiple disciplines to solve complex problems in rocket development.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology, where you'll develop and implement engineering processes, manage tools, and drive critical decisions that impact the entire vehicle lifecycle. You'll be working within the Systems Engineering team, which plays a crucial role in integrating various subsystems and ensuring the overall success of the launch vehicle.

The role demands a strong background in engineering, with emphasis on systems integration, verification and validation, and requirement management. You'll be responsible for developing processes and tools, supporting design teams, and working closely with IT and DevOps. The position requires both technical depth and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the space industry. You'll be working in Long Beach, California, with a competitive salary range of $142,000 to $181,500, plus benefits including PTO, parental leave, and professional development opportunities. The role offers the chance to be part of a company that's not just building rockets, but shaping the future of space exploration and innovation.

Last updated 10 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Stage Development Engineer

  • Develop the Systems Engineering tools and methodology roadmap
  • Build, continuously improve, or eliminate engineering processes
  • Prototype, implement, and rollout processes, tools, and automation
  • Manage the vehicle design and development processes from beginning to end
  • Provide engineering expertise to solve technical problems at all levels

Requirements For Senior Stage Development Engineer

Python
  • An undergraduate degree in engineering or related field
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Experience performing cross-functional engineering and integration for complex systems
  • Experience solving difficult problems with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven track record of contributing to project completion
  • Experience workflows and automation within Jira or equivalent
  • Experience writing automation scripts in Python or other languages
  • Experience applying expertise in modern systems engineering practices and tools
  • Experience applying written and oral communication skills

Benefits For Senior Stage Development Engineer

Parental Leave
  • PTO and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend

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