Jobs at Relativity Space

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Relativity Space, founded in 2015 by Will Borowitz and Ramesh Raskar, is a private aerospace company that pioneered 3D‑printed rockets. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, it built the Terran 1, the first fully 3D‑printed orbital launch vehicle, and now scales production with its proprietary Stratasys SLS printers. The company is known for integrating additive manufacturing, software automation, and data‑driven design to shorten the launch cycle.

Relativity hires across engineering, software, manufacturing, design, operations, and business functions. Rocket propulsion and avionics engineers work side‑by‑side with software teams that build simulation and control systems. Manufacturing roles focus on printer maintenance, part inspection, and supply‑chain logistics. Candidates can expect project‑level ownership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and the chance to influence the entire launch chain from design to flight.

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Inspection Team Manager, SBD2/IG

Company: Department of the Air Force - Space Force Elements

Location: Buckley AFB, Colorado Buckley AFB, Colorado

Posted Jul 11, 2024

To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here. The position requires a US Citizen, Secret Clearance, and may involve travel and overtime. The position is eligible for telework and has been designated as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Force Design Branch Chief, (MWTD) Division

Company: Department of the Air Force - United States Space Force Forces

Location: Peterson AFB, Colorado Peterson AFB, Colorado

Posted Jul 11, 2024

To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here. The position requires a US Citizen, TopSecret SCI security clearance, and handling sensitive and classified information. May require travel and overtime. The position is not eligible for remote telework and requires consent for counterintelligence polygraph examination.

Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - John F. Kennedy Space Center

Location: Kennedy Space Center, Florida Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Posted Jul 11, 2024

This position is for a program analyst in the Program Planning and Control Division of the Exploration Ground Systems EGS Program, responsible for integrating various roles to provide a consolidated programmatic schedule, risk, or budget story for the management team and assisting in products representing the Program to NASA Headquarters and External Stakeholders.

Enterprise Scheduling Lead, SNP-B

Company: Department of the Air Force - Space Systems Command

Location: Buckley AFB, Colorado Buckley AFB, Colorado

Posted Jul 11, 2024

To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here. The position requires a US Citizen, TopSecret SCI Clearance, and may involve travel and overtime. The position is eligible for telework and has been designated as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Headquarters, NASA

Location: Kennedy Space Center, Florida Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Posted Jul 11, 2024

You will serve as the NASA Protective Services Training Academy NPSTA Program Manager with the Office of Protective Services OPS overseeing curriculum and lesson plan development as well as training delivery.

Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Ames Research Center

Location: Moffett Field, California Moffett Field, California

Posted Jul 11, 2024

You will serve as a Senior Security Specialist overseeing physical and administrative aspects of security programs, personnel security clearances, and facility certification and inspection. You will provide technical expertise and advisory support for the Information and Personnel Security Program and protect classified material.

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Structural Dynamics (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

Location: Houston, Texas Houston, Texas

Posted Jul 11, 2024

This position provides loads and dynamics analysis support to NASA human space flight programs, including the International Space Station, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Space Launch System, Commercial Crew Program, Gateway, Human Landing System, and Lunar Surface Mobility.

Budget Analyst (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - George C. Marshall Space Flight Center

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Jul 11, 2024

As a Budget Analyst, provide planning integration expertise and analysis of budget operations, including PPBE phases, to the Office of Chief Financial Officer.

Supervisory Research Computer Scientist AST Computer Research and Development (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Ames Research Center

Location: Moffett Field, California Moffett Field, California

Posted Jul 11, 2024

As a Supervisory Research AST Computer Research and Development, you will serve as Deputy Branch Chief of the Advanced Computing Branch, helping the Branch Chief manage computer engineers, network engineers, software engineers, and computer scientists responsible for NASA's supercomputing operations and related research and development efforts.

General Engineer, AST, Engineering Project Management (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Armstrong Flight Research Center

Location: Edwards AFB, California Edwards AFB, California

Posted Jul 11, 2024

As an Armstrong Project Manager PM, you will lead and manage an integrated project team to plan, track, and accomplish mission objectives in accordance with NASA and Center regulations.

Chief Information Officer

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Goddard Space Flight Center

Location: Greenbelt, Maryland Greenbelt, Maryland

Posted Jul 11, 2024

Summary: Serves as Goddard Space Flight Center GSFC and Headquarters HQ Chief Information Officer CIO managing Information Technology IT Programs Mission Programs and Institutional in compliance with federal and agency statutes regulations policies and procedures. Requires experience in leading IT services organization, developing implementing and executing IT strategic and tactical plans, and experience in the development implementation and management of IT strategies and initiatives.

Mission Planner, 1 SOPS

Company: Department of the Air Force - United States Space Force Forces

Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado Schriever AFB, Colorado

Posted Jul 11, 2024

To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity, click here. This position requires US Citizenship, TopSecret wSCI clearance, and knowledge of computer programming including Python and Java. May require overtime, travel, and random drug testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Relativity Space?
Relativity fosters a high‑impact, mission‑driven culture where engineers and technicians routinely see their work launch into space. The workplace blends on‑site collaboration in Long Beach with flexible remote options for software and support roles. Teams are cross‑functional, meaning a software engineer might partner with a propulsion specialist to iterate on flight‑control algorithms. Employees receive regular mentorship, access to cutting‑edge additive‑manufacturing facilities, and the chance to contribute to end‑to‑end rocket development.
What types of positions are available at Relativity Space?
Open roles span rocket propulsion, avionics, software development, systems engineering, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, supply‑chain logistics, data science, and business functions such as finance, legal, and HR. Each role requires a blend of technical expertise and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, iterative environment. Recent openings include 3D‑printing technician, flight‑software engineer, propulsion analyst, manufacturing process engineer, and business operations analyst.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase hands‑on experience with additive manufacturing, simulation, or data‑driven design—project samples, code repositories, or publications strengthen your profile. Highlight cross‑disciplinary projects that link hardware and software, and quantify results (e.g., improved thruster efficiency by 12%). Demonstrate familiarity with Relativity’s tech stack (e.g., Python, C++, CAD tools) and articulate how you’ll contribute to shortening the launch cycle. Finally, research the company’s recent launches and prepare questions that reflect a deep understanding of their 3D‑printing strategy.

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