# Launch Operations Engineer I - Launch Operations

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/15e7edc0-8a74-40ee-8e4a-be40ad1fa69c

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
- Salary: 90000 – 136000 USD per year

## Summary

This role puts you in the launch control room during live rocket launches, where you'll command critical systems, monitor hardware, and make real-time decisions that guide the vehicle from power-up through liftoff. It's ideal for an engineer who thrives under pressure, enjoys hands-on problem-solving across propulsion and avionics systems, and wants to be directly responsible for mission success.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
- Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, structural, electrical, and fluid systems
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- Pass a US government background check for Cape Canaveral clearance

## Nice to have

- 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
- Ability to quickly learn new skills, programming languages, and tools
- Experience developing user interfaces and operator-in-the-loop automation tools

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8734961002?gh_jid=8734961002