Senior Launch Operations Engineer - Launch Operations

Relativity Space • Cape Canaveral, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Launch Operations Engineer, you will have a front-row seat in the launch control room during one of the most demanding and exhilarating moments in engineering: a live rocket launch. You will not just observe the countdown; you will own critical systems, make real-time decisions, and help guide a vehicle from initial power-up through liftoff. In this role, you will bring structure and disciplined execution to complex propulsion development and launch operations, shaping how missions are prepared, tested, and flown. From hands-on hardware integration in the field to commanding systems through integrated control software and analyzing live telemetry under pressure, you will operate at the intersection of precision, speed, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science; aerospace experience not required. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, structural, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments and perform under high-pressure, schedule-driven conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as required by operations.
• Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of rocket subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure fluid systems, and avionics.
• Hands-on experience supporting propulsion test and launch operations.
• Intermediate proficiency in object-oriented programming.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new skills, programming languages, and tools.
• Experience developing user interfaces and operator-in-the-loop automation tools for manufacturing and test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex propulsion tests and launch operations to evaluate rocket engine and stage performance.
• Create and optimize automated test sequences, procedures, and data review processes to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable execution.
• Command and monitor the launch pad and flight hardware through GUIs and integrated control, automation, and telemetry systems.
• Perform hardware setup, system configuration, and cross-disciplinary troubleshooting.
• Analyze test data and partner with design engineering to improve rocket system performance based on real-world results.

Benefits

• Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level