Senior Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer role is full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA, with an average of 25% travel to test and launch sites. Compensation is $132,000–$198,000 per year. Relativity Space is developing the Terran R rocket, and this role supports the Engine Systems & Test Team. The engineer owns propulsion test articles and test campaigns, helping evaluate and qualify engine designs for development and flight. The work may also include engine systems analysis, troubleshooting, simulation, and projects that improve team efficiency; occasional weekend work may be needed for critical milestones, and rotating first- and second-shift schedules are required.

What you'll do

• Develop test plans with product owners and execute test campaigns with the Stennis team
• own exploratory operation and evaluation of test article designs
• write test sequences, review data, work hands-on with test articles, write code, operate the console during hotfire tests, and design tooling as needed
• support engine subsystem troubleshooting, investigations, analysis, simulation, and trade studies
• take ownership of efficiency-improvement projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior propulsion test responsible engineer

long beach ca

relativity space

$132k–$198k

rocket propulsion

engine systems

integrated engine testing

test campaigns

hotfire tests

rotating first and second shifts

25% travel

occasional weekend work

terran r

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and equity, paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of experience in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment and a bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field. Average 25% travel; rotating first- and second-shift schedules; occasional weekend work for critical milestones.

About the employer

Relativity Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.