Job Description
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 IT team is responsible for the full scope of computing infrastructure end-user systems servers virtualization cloud networking software services telecommunications and information security. You’ll support every function across the company from the production floor to flight operations enabling Relativity’s world-class team to design build and launch rockets. The team balances near-term execution with long-term vision developing scalable solutions and processes to enable the company's growth. The evolving complexity of our IT environment offers opportunities to stretch and sharpen problem solving and hands-on technical skills. We invest in our people encouraging ownership cross-training and advancement so our team can grow as fast and ambitiously as the company itself.
About the Role:
- Strengthen the reliability scalability and performance of Relativity’s critical infrastructure platforms in Long Beach supporting Terran R manufacturing test and engineering operations
- Take ownership of Linux systems administration—deploying configuring automating and maintaining production systems across on-prem and cloud environments (Azure/GCP)
- Provide advanced support for Active Directory DNS DHCP and Enterprise Backups ensuring uptime data protection and compliance (AS9100)
- Partner closely with senior systems engineers (Linux Windows Infrastructure) to operationalize designs and ensure seamless handoff between system architecture and system administration
- Mentor junior administrators building their technical depth and operational maturity while standardizing and automating day-to-day administration tasks
About You:
- 6+ years of progressive Linux and Windows systems administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments
- Deep expertise in Linux systems administration including configuration management patching and performance tuning
- Advanced understanding of Active Directory DNS DHCP and enterprise backup solutions (e.g. Veeam Commvault Rubrik etc.)
- Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and experience troubleshooting at the network/system boundary
- Proven ability to manage and monitor large environments with an emphasis on reliability automation and documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently own issues through resolution
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience with Azure GCP or hybrid-cloud systems administration
- Exposure to configuration management and orchestration tools (Ansible Puppet Terraform etc.)
- Familiarity with enterprise backup compliance and retention policies
- Scripting skills in Bash Python or PowerShell for automation and system health monitoring
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.
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
- 6+ years of progressive Linux and Windows systems administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments
- Deep expertise in Linux systems administration including configuration management patching and performance tuning
- Advanced understanding of Active Directory DNS DHCP and enterprise backup solutions (e.g. Veeam Commvault Rubrik)
- Solid grasp of networking fundamentals and experience troubleshooting at the network/system boundary
- Proven ability to manage and monitor large environments with emphasis on reliability automation and documentation
- Ability to independently own issues through resolution and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Experience mentoring junior administrators and growing operational maturity
- Familiarity with AS9100 compliance in IT/operations contexts
- Experience with Azure GCP or hybrid-cloud systems administration
- Exposure to configuration management and orchestration tools (Ansible Puppet Terraform)
- Familiarity with enterprise backup compliance and retention policies
- Scripting skills in Bash Python or PowerShell for automation and monitoring
Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Comprehensive 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 Support—Generous 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 Benefits—Everyday 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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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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