About the Role
Manage a team of 4-5 Test Engineers, including the new Test Infrastructure team that is responsible for developing GSE/automation/etc. for production utilization. Own all Vehicle Test deliverables for the final stage integration workcenters including test plans, planned hours.
Move team to culture of continuous improvement – including reducing test cycle time, determining how we hit stage cycle time goals within these test demands, improve first pass-yield with the build team, etc.
Create strong relationship for how to get production demand signal from Stage 1, Stage 2, and Thrust Structure. Manage how the team engages with campaign ownership for test and how we can get more technicians into test-based roles, including defining desired test configurations for each product.
Own execution and process for all vehicle and subsystem checkout operations including fluid system leak checks, low voltage and high voltage checkouts, and functional verifications. Includes readiness for test from a GSE, test plan, and personnel perspective. Oversee test directors and execution owners who run checkouts on the factory floor.
Develop vehicle test standards for production including production asset control, qualification of operators, a training plan, etc.
Partner with systems engineering to define requirements and data reviews. Own test data collection, post-processing, and storage for vehicle checkouts – ensuring the Validation and Verification matrix is complete for items pre-ship to downstream sites.
Own the strategy and roadmap for vehicle test infrastructure including automation systems, test GUIs, GSE, and checkout racks. Drive to develop automated test frameworks and require design process for these items for production utilization.
Manage manifest demands through forecasting for your workcenters, working closely with upper leadership and program management to maintain schedule alignment. Make data driven decisions
About You
Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
6+ years of experience building, testing, and integrating avionics hardware in a manufacturing environment.
1+ years of experience in managing and growing engineering teams.
Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel to get the highest quality output.
Working knowledge of other launch vehicle subsystems including structures, propulsion, mechanisms, and high-pressure gas systems.
Self-starter that has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll out that process through adept communication to a diverse team.
Experience with launch vehicle systems testing and checkout operations. Have operated test previously.
Nice to haves, but not required
Experience with implementing AS9100 quality practices.
Experience with onboarding MES + ERP.
Experience bringing a product from 1 to scaling.
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
$152,000—$228,000 USD
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