Manager of Vehicle Test Engineering

The Manufacturing team at Relativity Space is currently deep in manufacturing trades and process development for Terran R, our next generation, fully re-useable rocket This team has a wide variety of responsibilities—from determining the most efficient factory floor layout, to developing and implementing complex tooling and processes, and even interfacing with the vehicle engineering team to heavily influence the design of the rocket Unique to Relativity, you will get to work across many teams to iterate and support Relativity’s first-of-its-kind 3D printing software and robotics technology 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 Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage Additional stipend for employee wellness 401(k) Equity 11 company holidays & generous PTO Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits $2,000 annual learning stipend Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences Experience with launch vehicle systems testing and checkout operations. Have operated test previouslyBachelor 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 teamsSelf-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 teamWorking knowledge of other launch vehicle subsystems including structures, propulsion, mechanisms, and high-pressure gas systemsExperience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel to get the highest quality outputExperience with implementing AS9100 quality practicesExperience with onboarding MES + ERPExperience bringing a product from 1 to scaling