Relativity Space

SeniorBuildReliabilityEngineer

$122–167k Long Beach, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Build Reliability Engineer at Relativity Space. Skills: Quality Engineering, Aerospace Manufacturing, Process Controls. Design drawing standardization. Design DFM practices”

What You'll Achieve.

Create quality system that scales

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Solve difficult problems; Evaluate alternative solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or STEM, 5+ years Quality Engineer experience, Fast-paced manufacturing company experience, Experience interfacing with design, manufacturing, production, test personnel, In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing/complex assembly practices, Knowledge of typical quality processes/controls, Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of FMEA, Working knowledge of APQP, Working knowledge of SPC, Working knowledge of PPV, New product introduction (NPI) experience, Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods, Familiarity with data-driven acceptance methods, Understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 applications, Experience defining and owning a process from scratch, Experience rolling out processes through communication

What You'll Do.

Design drawing standardization

Design configuration management

Plan work instruction review

Plan process development

Plan standard rework/repair documentation

Manufacturing in-process build verification

Coordinate travelled work

Manage nonconformance ticket processes

Manage as-built verification

Manage root cause analysis

Manage corrective action

Drive quality initiatives

Spearhead specification development

Develop walk down checklists

Support automation for quality inspection

Assist in DFM practices

Develop working relationships with teams

Ensure company objectives are met

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Additive teams; Manufacturing teams; Test teams; Launch teams

Communication Scope

Present information

Full Job Description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales

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