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$37 – $55 / hour
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
This role leads hands-on environmental testing operations for rocket avionics hardware, executing qualification and acceptance test procedures across vibration, shock, and thermal systems. It suits experienced test technicians who thrive in fast-paced aerospace environments and want to directly support hardware critical to launch readiness.
Our summary, not Relativity Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years environmental testing experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or high-reliability hardware
- Hands-on execution of acceptance testing (ATP) and environmental test procedures with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of vibration, shock, and thermal testing operations including setup, instrumentation, and hardware handling
- Experience configuring and operating thermal chambers, vibration systems, accelerometers, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems
- Ability to interpret test procedures, engineering drawings, schematics, and hardware requirements
- Experience exporting, organizing, and communicating test data to engineering teams
- Troubleshooting skills for identifying setup issues, test anomalies, and hardware concerns
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with accurate documentation capability
Nice to have
- Engineering degree
- Experience with aerospace flight hardware qualification testing programs
- Familiarity with aerospace test standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540, DO-160, or similar)
- Experience in both development and production-rate environmental testing
- Experience with test scheduling systems, MES/ERP systems, or digital test documentation workflows