Jobs in Long Beach, CA

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $124,000 – $186,000

This role develops kinematics algorithms and calibration tools for industrial robotic systems used in advanced manufacturing, supporting real-time 6+ degree-of-freedom applications. It suits software engineers with robotics background who want to own critical infrastructure across multiple products in a fast-moving R&D environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $140,000 – $214,000

Relativity Space seeks a senior infrastructure engineer to design and operate cloud and on-premises platforms supporting their rocket manufacturing and launch operations. This role combines platform reliability, automation, and cross-functional collaboration at a company building commercial spacecraft.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $146,000 – $218,000

This role develops the kinematics and calibration software that enables Horizon Manufacturing's robotic additive manufacturing systems to operate precisely and reliably. It suits a software engineer with deep robotics fundamentals who wants to own critical infrastructure in a fast-moving aerospace manufacturing environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $124,000 – $186,000

This role develops and optimizes robotic control systems and automation infrastructure for advanced manufacturing platforms, combining hands-on robotics engineering with cross-functional project leadership. It suits engineers with industrial automation experience who want to work on cutting-edge additive manufacturing systems in an R&D-driven environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $154,000 – $230,000

You'll develop full-stack applications that automate manufacturing and launch operations for Relativity's rocket factory, collaborating directly with engineers and operators to build tools for planning, scheduling, and data analysis. This role suits experienced engineers who enjoy cross-functional problem-solving and are excited to shape the software backbone of a space technology company from an early, critical stage.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $150,000 – $224,000

Lead the materials and processes engineering team responsible for developing and qualifying materials across Relativity's Terran R rocket stages, collaborating with vehicle engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to keep the vehicle on schedule. This role suits experienced materials engineers who want to combine technical leadership with hands-on problem-solving in a fast-moving aerospace company.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $27 – $41 / hour

This role manufactures thermal protection components for Relativity Space's Terran R rocket, involving adhesive bonding, surface preparation, and quality control on a first-shift production line. It suits someone with aerospace manufacturing experience who takes pride in producing flight-ready hardware and working collaboratively to solve production challenges.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $103,000 – $155,000

Relativity Space seeks a senior Linux administrator to own the reliability and scalability of critical infrastructure supporting their rocket manufacturing and test operations in Long Beach. This role combines hands-on systems administration across on-premises and cloud environments with mentorship of junior staff and deep collaboration with senior engineers.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $164,000 – $246,000

Relativity Space seeks a systems engineer to lead integrated testing and vehicle development for their Terran R rocket, owning test campaigns from planning through hotfire execution. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers who thrive solving first-time problems across multiple disciplines while balancing speed and risk in a fast-moving startup environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $102,000 – $156,000

This role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for 3D-printed and machined rocket engine components, working hands-on with technicians and suppliers to scale production while maintaining quality and reliability. It suits engineers with propulsion or advanced manufacturing experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and want ownership over complex hardware challenges.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000

This role leads manufacturing engineering for rocket engine components at an aerospace startup, owning process development from design through production ramp-up. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers with propulsion knowledge who thrive in fast-paced environments and can bridge 3D printing, machining, and supplier quality management.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves analyzing and validating the structural integrity of rocket engine combustion chambers throughout development, using both hand calculations and finite element modeling to ensure the hardware meets performance and safety requirements. It suits engineers with 2+ years of structural analysis experience who want to contribute directly to a real rocket program in its active development phase.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $103,000 – $155,000

Relativity Space is hiring a technical recruiter to build their hardware engineering team as they scale their rocket manufacturing business. This role suits someone with 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience who can partner closely with engineering leaders, source passive talent, and improve hiring processes.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $136,000 – $204,000

Lead the design and integration of rocket engine assemblies at a commercial space company, owning the complete lifecycle from layout through flight qualification. This role suits an experienced mechanical or aerospace engineer with fluid systems and structural design expertise who can mentor a small team while navigating the technical complexity of high-performance propulsion systems.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $164,000 – $225,500

This role leads the design and integration of fluid systems for a launch vehicle, ensuring propellant, pressurant, and pneumatic subsystems work together reliably from concept through flight. It's suited to an experienced engineer who wants ownership of complex aerospace systems and direct involvement with hardware on the factory floor.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $27 – $41 / hour

A test technician role at a rocket manufacturer, performing assembly, calibration, and inspection of aerospace components on a dedicated testing team. Suited for someone with hands-on aerospace experience who works independently and wants to grow into a leadership capacity within a fast-moving hardware company.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $27 – $41 / hour

A test technician supporting hardware validation for rocket components at a spaceflight manufacturer, responsible for independent assembly, calibration, and troubleshooting of aerospace systems. Suits technically-minded people with hands-on aerospace or manufacturing experience who want exposure across a full product lifecycle without requiring prior aerospace credentials.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves designing and engineering primary and secondary rocket structures from concept through flight-ready hardware, working across the full development lifecycle including analysis, testing, and manufacturing optimization. It's suited to self-motivated engineers with aerospace experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and want hands-on ownership of critical flight components.

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Relativity Space

Contract · Long Beach, CA · $49,000 – $68,000

This is a full-cycle technical recruiting role focused on hiring hardware and manufacturing engineers for a rocket company in rapid growth. The work involves partnering with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, and building scalable recruiting processes while working onsite five days per week.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $142,000 – $214,000

This role designs the structural and mechanical systems that hold optical instruments steady through extreme temperature swings, launch forces, and orbital conditions for deep-space science missions. You'll work at the intersection of optics and mechanics, ensuring precision alignment in harsh environments that most engineers never see.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves owning the development and production of metal 3D-printed rocket engine components, from design feedback through final manufacturing and quality control. It suits engineers with hands-on additive manufacturing experience who want to drive technical decisions on hardware that will fly to orbit.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $118,000 – $178,000

Lead a team of integration technicians on the weekend shift at a rocket manufacturer, overseeing assembly and testing operations for flight hardware while driving continuous improvement and safety. This role suits someone with aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing supervisory experience who can manage production schedules and cross-functional coordination.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $112,000 – $168,000

Lead a team of CNC operators in Relativity Space's machine shop, overseeing daily operations, process improvement, and workforce development for the Terran R rocket program. This role suits someone with manufacturing leadership experience who wants hands-on impact in aerospace production.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $112,000 – $168,000

Lead a machine shop team building precision components for rocket hardware, managing machinists through rapid prototyping cycles while partnering with engineering and supply chain to meet aggressive schedules. This role suits experienced CNC operators ready to transition into supervision and help establish processes for a scaling operation.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $109,000 – $163,000

This role involves managing the development and testing of Relativity's Terran R rocket vehicle, balancing technical requirements with manufacturing scalability and reliability. You'll work across all engineering disciplines to define how the rocket gets built, tested, and launched, owning verification activities and solving novel challenges in vehicle integration.

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