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Manufacturing Test Engineer II, Pneumatic Mechanisms & Fluid Assemblies
Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA · Mid
$109,000 – $163,000
Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A test engineer role focused on developing and validating mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic test systems for rocket manufacturing at scale. This suits engineers with hands-on hardware testing experience who want to own the entire testing pipeline from design through production, working closely with manufacturing teams to solve real-time challenges.
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What they ask for
Required
- BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or related field
- 5+ years building and testing hardware in manufacturing
- Experience authoring test procedures for mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies
- Experience partnering with design and manufacturing teams on test execution and failure investigation
- Experience designing and managing large-scope test systems and process improvements
- Expert knowledge of safety standards and test hazards
- Hands-on experience in at least two areas: electromechanical/pneumatic assembly, functional checkouts, integrated testing, leak checking, sensor checkouts, high-voltage systems, high-pressure pneumatics, or instrumentation/sensor setup
Nice to have
- Self-starter with proven track record defining and implementing testing processes in fast-paced production environments
- Working knowledge of rocket subsystems including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure gas systems, and avionics
- Knowledge of industry test standards such as SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D, MIL-STD-810G
- Experience with test automation, data acquisition and control systems, electrical test equipment, and pressure test equipment