Hiring: Lead, Manufacturing Test Engineer Company: Relativity Space Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:19:22 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Machine Learning, Root Cause Analysis About the job Required Skills: •Design and commission new test assets and systems to unlock new test capabilities or enhance existing ones while working closely with design and manufacturing partners to ensure the successful execution of production testing campaigns that are both efficient and scalable over time. •Manage a team of test engineers that serve all major products of the Vehicle Integration and Test scope. End-to-end problem ownership and handling of GSE to develop test systems that scale for production. •Author and optimize test sequences, plans, procedures, and operational processes to support first-article development and transition into high-volume production. •Analyze data to evaluate assembly performance and disposition recurring testing discrepancies and support multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions. •Define and standardize operational requirements and processes to improve safety, data quality, and test repeatability. •Provide hands-on support to the shop floor and production personnel, rapidly addressing any test issues that arise and offering upstream feedback to drive design for manufacturability, testability or reparability. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; or other related discipline. •In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply engineering fundamentals in fluid, thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering. •Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards, common test hazards, and appropriate mitigations. •Self-starter who can define and roll out new processes from concept through implementation, working collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and external vendors •Operational familiarity with industry test standards: e.g., SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D, and MIL-STD-810G. •Knowledge of launch vehicle components such as regulators, check valves, orifices, and electromechanical and pneumatically actuated valves Compensation: •$132,000 - $198,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!