Senior Quality Systems Engineer

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Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Senior Quality Systems Engineer

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Long Beach CA USA
In-Office
113K-169K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Lead development implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Own document control plan and run internal audits support root-cause investigations and corrective actions train cross-functional teams and monitor QMS performance to drive reliability across design manufacturing supply chain and test.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Relativity Space we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function you’ll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product the process and the culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:
 
The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design manufacturing test and launch teams to stay close to the hardware understand constraints and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations this is the time to establish the right processes controls and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk fostering a culture of ownership and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole.
 
About the Role:
  • Develop implement and improve the quality management system in alignment with customer expectations and applicable regulatory requirements international standards and industrial methodologies
  • Partner with Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and other cross functional teams to ensure our defined processes are robust to drive mission success throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • Own Document Control system ensuring accurate compliant and efficient management of controlled documents records and change control processes
  • Plan and lead internal audits to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the QMS
  • Direct and support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action process to drive improvement of the management system
  • Provide training and guide cross-functional teams on quality systems continuous improvement initiatives
  • Monitor and measure management system data and report to management to drive the system improvement
 
About You:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering quality or related STEM field
  • 5+ years of experience in quality systems or quality engineering familiar with QMS platforms and digital applications preferably in aerospace
  • In-depth working experience of AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements and principles
  • Certified QMS lead auditor (AS9100 preferred)
  • Strong skills in document control process mapping and continuous improvement

At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity a generous PTO and sick leave policy parental leave an annual learning and development stipend and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$113000$169000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation please contact us at [email protected].


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering quality or related STEM field
  • 5+ years of experience in quality systems or quality engineering
  • Experience with QMS platforms and digital applications
  • Aerospace experience (preferred)
  • In-depth working experience of AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements and principles
  • Certified QMS lead auditor (AS9100 preferred)
  • Strong skills in document control process mapping and continuous improvement

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare StrengthComprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions mental‑health resources and One Medical are highlighted. EAP access a wellness stipend and gym discounts further reinforce the health and wellness offering.
  • Parental & Family SupportGenerous parental leave and a $10000 stipend for fertility adoption and other family‑building needs are prominently offered. Adoption assistance a return‑to‑work program partnership with Carrot Fertility and an onsite Mother’s Room add depth.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle BenefitsEveryday perks include complimentary lunches/snacks visiting food trucks quarterly barbecues offsites and milestone celebrations. An annual learning stipend Lunch‑and‑Learns and conference access support growth and day‑to‑day engagement.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach CA
2200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket Terran R will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Why Work With Us

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up.

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07/08/2026

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