Launch Integration Engineer II

About this role

Relativity Space seeks a Launch Integration Engineer II to author vehicle processing procedures and lead hands-on build/test operations for the Terran R rocket at Cape Canaveral. You'll develop work instructions, support first-article builds, coordinate across teams, and drive process improvements to enable reliable launches and eventual high-cadence reuse operations.

What you'll do

• Author vehicle processing flows, work instructions, and test procedures from receiving through launch operations
• Provide hands-on floor support during builds and tests, troubleshoot issues in real time, and incorporate technician feedback
• Coordinate across design, supply chain, production, and test teams to ensure part readiness and schedule alignment
• Support first-article builds with focus on repeatability and quality while developing scalable processes
• Drive continuous improvement in hardware flow and process discipline
• Contribute to long-term manufacturing systems including tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows, and documentation standards

What they're looking for

• Vehicle processing and checkout procedures
• Technical documentation and work instruction writing
• Test procedure development
• Cross-functional coordination
• Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Process improvement and optimization
• ERP/MES systems knowledge
• Manufacturing and production planning

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge rocket development at a pivotal moment
• Direct exposure to all aspects of launch operations and vehicle integration
• Opportunity to shape manufacturing processes and infrastructure
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with high autonomy and ownership

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience authoring and releasing technical documentation like work instructions or test procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Tell us about a time you supported a first-article or low-volume production build—what challenges did you face and how did you ensure quality?