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# Propulsion Integration & Test Engineer

- **Company:** Relativity Space, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $194,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Build Process
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/01696324-8ce5-4eb6-a18c-d647b76f4f16

## About the Role

* Degree in engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience
 * Strong communication skills, and ability to write detailed work instructions and process plans
 * Ability to effectively investigate, resolve and screen hardware non-conformances
 * Ability to work with and train technicians
 * Ability to work with vendors to get parts made quickly and reliably
 * Familiarity with Additive Manufacturing, Subtractive Manufacturing and associated precision inspection techniques

Nice to haves but not required:

 * Experience leading a small team
 * Experience in a startup or agile development environment
 * Experience working in a propulsion development program

## Description

The Engine Manufacturing team is dedicated to delivering high-performance engines and advancing innovative manufacturing systems that continuously improve cost, quality, and lead time. You're not just executing on designs; you actively provide input that shapes new hardware iterations and regularly interface with engineers to make critical decisions for the Aeon R program. Having successfully developed and refined processes for our initial development engines, the team is now focused on producing flight engines at rate for Terran R's aggressive launch manifest., * Own the AeonR integrated assembly from design release to integration to shipment. This will include developing the build process to meet production targets and reduce build issues.

 * Develop processes and specs that directly impact the production rate of AeonR engines.
 * Support production as needed to deliver engines by resolving build issues, receiving and implementing technician feedback, supporting BOM updates and build checkouts.
 * Support work center development by considering assembly operations, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and rate targets. You will also support engine work center development across sites.
 * Author test procedures and act as test conductor to verify as-installed hardware health and build integrity.
 * Assist with developing the business tools and processes that will be used to manufacture the first launch vehicle. In parallel, help to define and pilot the long-term ERP, MES, and QMS solutions that will enable high-quality, efficient vehicle manufacturing.


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