Lead, Components Engineering

Job overview

The Lead, Components Engineering role is onsite in Long Beach, CA. Compensation is $136,000–$204,000 per year. Relativity Space is developing the Terran R launch vehicle, and this role supports its Components team, which develops fluid-control devices across the vehicle. The role leads engineers responsible for valves and related systems through design, development, testing, and production. It contributes to integrated vehicle systems by coordinating across teams and guiding technical projects, while also recruiting, mentoring, and supporting engineers’ career development.

What you'll do

• Lead engineers working on valves and accompanying systems through design, development, testing, and production
• coordinate across teams and departments
• own technical projects
• recruit, mentor, and support engineers’ career development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead engineer

components engineering

fluid control devices

valves

rocket development

terran r

engineering leadership

design and testing

long beach ca

relativity space

$136k–$204k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The Components team works with co-located design, manufacturing, and test assets, enabling rapid iteration based on real-world data.

About the employer

Relativity Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.