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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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CNC Programmer

Company: Impulse Space

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 4+ years of experience on 5-axis mills, 5-axis mill turns, live tooled turret lathes, etc. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Hands on experience on manual and CNC mills and/or lathes Ability to rapidly pick up new CAM software and manage large tool libraries Demonstrated high attention to detail and rapid pace of execution Preferred Skills and Experience Experience setting up machine shops, recommending and evaluating capital for purchase Past experience programming turbomachinery, experience programming in MAX-PAC Python programming experience or similar Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when bottlenecks are encountered Provide consistent ideas for process improvements Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency certificate 5+ years of CNC programming experience using various CAM packages (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) Learn more about the ITAR here. Responsibilities Fast pace of execution to deliver parts needed for engine, vehicle, avionics and test development Work with various CAM softwares (HSM Works, Fusion 360, ESPRIT, Hypermill, etc.) and strong ability to learn and become expert in new software rapidly Produce hardware on various machines and OEM software including Heidenhain, Okuma OSP, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.

Ground Software Engineer, Principal

Company: York Space Systems

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Dec 01, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Security Clearance. Docker experience. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Experience with multi-threaded applications. React and TypeScript. Strongly typed backend language, such as C or Java. Experience with SQL databases. Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Familiarity with data visualization tools and Grafana.

Test Specialist

Company: Impulse Space

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 24, 2023

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Learn more about the ITAR here. valves, actuators) Experience designing tooling in a hardware development environment Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Responsibilities Fabricate, assemble and test high quality, high reliability propulsion components, combustion devices and electromechanical assemblies Perform verifications of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise and complete manner Improve processes to enable automated acceptance testing Respond to production related non-conformances and drive to root cause and disposition Maintain process planning documents and action feedback when necessary Perform maintenance and calibration activities for automated acceptance testing equipment Work with engineers to create 2D drawings from existing 3D models by applying established drawing specifications and standards Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency certificate 4+ years of experience working on propulsion or electronic assembly and/or test production environment or a bachelor's degree in an engineering field Preferred Skills and Experience Associate degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering Demonstrated professional experience providing support for the production and test of highly complex components (e.g. Test Specialist Department: Propulsion Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 / hour Description As a Test Specialist, you will perform testing of propulsion and avionics assemblies while working with a cross-discipline team to develop and execute state-of-the-art spacecraft testing operations.

Mission Design Engineer

Company: Impulse Space

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in STEM with preference for Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or other similar degree area 2+ years of experience working in a technical role Demonstrated ability to communicate technical material clearly and professionally Demonstrated working knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language with a preference for Python Preferred Skills and Experience Master's degree in a technical area Experience operating spacecraft on orbit Experience in one or more customer-facing roles General familiarity with the space industry Demonstrated ability to operate in a startup environment Experience with creating or using physics simulations Experience using typesetting software such as LaTeX Demonstrated ability to automate functionality of Microsoft suite tools (using VBA or other method) Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Responsibilities Create mission designs which efficiently accomplish the stated goals of potential customers Maintain familiarity with the technical performance capabilities of Impulse's space vehicles Develop tools to efficiently analyze, interpret, and present mission design results Assist in the effort of incorporating mission design technical details into written proposals Meet with customers to collect requirements and hear feedback regarding proposed mission designs Analyze proposed mission designs for effectiveness and identify areas of improvement Assist the Engineering team in the effort to continuously improve the spacecraft simulation and trajectory optimization software suite Work closely with other Product and Business Development team members to understand the needs of each customer and agree on the best approach for each proposal opportunity Examples of technical effort the mission design process may include: high-level CONOPs creation, preliminary trajectory optimization, requirements compliance verification, propellant budgeting, power budgeting, link budgeting, etc. Some travel to interface directly with customers may be required. This role will support proposal development and help ensure the mission designs and solutions proposed to customers are technically sound. This role is part of the Product and Business Development team but will require working closely with multiple teams including the Engineering team.

Sr. Propulsion Engineer

Company: ABL Space Systems

Location: El Segundo

Posted Nov 21, 2023

As such, US person status (including US citizens, permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) is a required qualification for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. You will own and maintain engine system schematics, balances, and sequences, and make decisions quickly and effectively. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, lead and own complex test campaigns with little oversight Lead post-test data review, working closely with component owners to inform engine performance Use the engine balance to predict and analyze engine performance Own all hardware documentation and procedures Work with test technicians to integrate test articles, update and maintain hardware configuration Author and maintain automated test sequences Design and build test stands Monitor live test data on-console to evaluate engine health during test operations Disseminate learnings from testing to drive upgrades to components or stage BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. We encourage applicants of all ages. Engineers on the Engine RE team are highly motivated, proactive individuals who hold the highest level of accountability and drive a fast-paced environment at ABL’s test sites. in any engineering discipline from an accredited university 7+ years of industry experience in a propulsion test or analysis role PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE In-depth understanding of compressible/incompressible flow and thermodynamics Experience writing and executing test procedures and/or autosequences for complex hardware operations Pump-fed liquid rocket engine test data analysis 1-D fluid simulation or engine balance tools (ROCETS, GFSSP, AMESIM etc) Strong technical writing and communication skills with experience writing test plans and executing readiness reviews Ability to program scripts in Python WHAT WE LOOK FOR: Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The Propulsion Engineer, Engine Test must be willing to travel to launch and test sites to support integration and test work PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Ability to use a computer to complete assignments Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. As aSeniorPropulsion Engineer, on the Engine RE team you will work closely with the Launch & Test team and the Test Technician team to drive integration and test schedules that quickly buy down risk on ABL’s engine systems across development, qualification, and acceptance testing. A Senior Propulsion Engineer on the Engine RE team is responsible for planning and execution of engine testing at ABL, from formulating initial test plans, to making Go/No-Go calls on console for engine hot-fires, performing data reviews, and leading anomaly investigations.

Ground Software Engineer, Lead

Company: York Space Systems

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Dec 01, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Security Clearance. Docker experience. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Experience with multi-threaded applications. React and TypeScript. Strongly typed backend language, such as C or Java. Experience with SQL databases. Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment. Familiarity with data visualization tools and Grafana.

Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Impulse Space

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Responsibilities Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes, and detection/response algorithms for failures such as broken sensors or radiation upsets Provide technical input on new system developments from an embedded software perspective Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees 3+ years' writing C/C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, spacecraft, etc) Experience using spectrum-analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART Good fundamentals in signal processing, classical control theory, and excellent problem-solving skills Experience working collaboratively across teams in a mixed software/hardware environment Preferred Skills and Experience Experience working with Software Defined Radios (SDR) Experience with digital filter design such as FIR, IIR, and adaptive filters Experience developing RF signal modulation and demodulation algorithms such as QPSK, BPSK, and GFSK Familiarity with RF concepts such as SNR, OIP3, IIP3, Phase Noise, Nyquist, etc Experience with using RF Test equipment for RF validation and debugging Strong understanding of embedded software principles and ability to contribute to design reviews Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You will have the opportunity to contribute to many aspects of spacecraft development, including architecting new systems, doing quick prototypes, doing rigorous flight projects, and controlling flight hardware during ground tests. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, GNC engineers, propulsion engineers, and others to develop performant and maintainable solutions. Learn more about the ITAR here. Embedded Software Engineer Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Atta Kashmiri, Lead Software Engineer Compensation: $115,000 - $195,000 / year Description As an Embedded Software Engineer your core responsibility will be to write code that runs on custom avionics hardware for executing flight and ground test functions.

Ground Software Engineer, Senior

Company: York Space Systems

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Dec 01, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Experience with modern state management tools such as Recoil.js, React Query, Mobx, etc. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. React using TypeScript. Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc. Strongly typed backend language, such as C or Java. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER. Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Experience with SQL databases. Experience with modern security practices.

Sr Engineering Manager

Company: Sierra Space

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Nov 19, 2023

Sierra Space, a leading aerospace company, is seeking an Engineering Manager with a Masters in Aerospace Engineering and extensive experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control engineering. The role involves managing functional teams, ensuring timely engineering design and documentation, and overseeing training of staff. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Ground Software Engineer

Company: York Space Systems

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Dec 01, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Docker experience. Security Clearance. TypeScript experience. Experience with modern state management tools such as Recoil.js, React Query, Mobx, etc. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Experience with multi-threaded applications. Experience in React.js. Strongly typed backend language, such as C or Java. Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

Senior Launch Design Engineer

Company: Relativity Space

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 19, 2023

Relativity Space, a rocket company, is seeking a Launch Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing process piping systems. The role involves creating executable engineering drawings and construction plans for a world-class orbital launch site. The engineer will work collaboratively with various teams, authoring CAD models, and drafting piping and structural elements. The ideal candidate should have a high degree of autonomy, problem-solving skills, and experience with Siemens NX. Relativity Space offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Impulse Space

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Experience with digital filter design such as FIR, IIR, and adaptive filters Prior experience with motor controller functionality, behaviors, and algorithms Experience with PWM motor drivers, PID controllers, and ARM Processors Strong understanding of embedded software principles and ability to contribute to design reviews Additional Information: Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. Responsibilities Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes, and detection/response algorithms for failures such as broken sensors or radiation upsets Provide technical input on new system developments from an embedded software perspective Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees 3+ years' writing C/C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, spacecraft, etc) Experience using spectrum-analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and source-level debuggers to troubleshoot problems at all layers of the stack Knowledge of and experience with communication protocols including I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART Good fundamentals in signal processing, classical control theory, and excellent problem-solving skills Experience working collaboratively across teams in a mixed software/hardware environment Preferred Skills and Experience Familiarity with RF concepts such as Power, Voltage, Gain, OIP3, IIP3, Phase Noise, etc. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You will have the opportunity to contribute to many aspects of spacecraft development, including architecting new systems, doing quick prototypes, doing rigorous flight projects, and controlling flight hardware during ground tests. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, GNC engineers, propulsion engineers, and others to develop performant and maintainable solutions. Learn more about the ITAR here. Embedded Software Engineer Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Reporting To: Atta Kashmiri, Lead Software Engineer Compensation: $115,000 - $195,000 / year Description As an Embedded Software Engineer your core responsibility will be to write code that runs on custom avionics hardware for executing flight and ground test functions.

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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