Jobs in Long Beach, CA
378 open roles — posted here, and found on employers' own careers sites.
10 new this week, 54 the week before, counting only boards we were already tracking.
Median posted pay $150,000 from the 248 roles here that state a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Hardware Development Engineer II
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000
A hardware development engineer focused on transforming propulsion engine designs into manufacturable, flight-ready systems for the Terran R rocket. This role suits engineers with aerospace manufacturing expertise who want hands-on involvement in engine development, from design review through production qualification and test execution.
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Senior Structures Responsible Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000
This role designs and analyzes primary and secondary structures for a commercial rocket vehicle, from initial concepts through manufacturing and testing. It suits experienced structural engineers who want hands-on ownership of flight hardware in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
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Principal COPV Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $185,000 – $277,000
This Principal-level role leads the design and development of gas storage systems for Relativity Space's Terran R reusable rocket, working across vendor partnerships, system architecture, and qualification testing. You'll own the full lifecycle of composite pressure vessels from conception through flight integration, solving novel challenges in launch vehicle propulsion systems.
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AI/ML Scientist, Planetary Science
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $115,000 – $173,000
This role applies machine learning to unlock discoveries from Mars missions, focusing on atmospheric modeling, multi-modal data fusion, and autonomous science decision-making on spacecraft. It suits researchers who want to bridge cutting-edge AI methods with planetary science problems in a lean, high-ownership environment.
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Hardware Development Engineer I
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $90,000 – $136,000
A Hardware Development Engineer at a rocket propulsion company, responsible for transitioning engine designs from concept to production-ready hardware while collaborating with design and manufacturing teams. This role suits engineers with aerospace manufacturing knowledge and hands-on experience who want to solve novel problems in high-performance propulsion systems.
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Supervisor, Structures Technician - Second Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $118,000 – $178,000
This is a supervisory role overseeing structural assembly operations for rocket manufacturing, leading a team of technicians through precision drilling, fastener installation, and bonding processes. It suits someone with aerospace manufacturing leadership experience who can manage production schedules, quality standards, and team development while collaborating across engineering and production functions.
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Lead, Supplier Development Engineering
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $128,000 – $192,000
This is a supplier development leadership role at a commercial rocket company, overseeing manufacturing partners and quality systems as the Terran R vehicle scales from development into production. It suits someone with aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing experience who can drive supplier performance, implement quality processes, and solve complex technical problems with minimal hierarchy.
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Senior Global Supply Manager, Avionics
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $141,600 – $212,400
You'll manage the sourcing and supplier relationships for avionics components in a commercial rocket program, working across engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. This role suits someone with aerospace procurement experience who thrives on solving complex supply chain problems at a company moving fast.
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Global Supply Manager, Avionics
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $116,400 – $174,600
This role manages the sourcing and supplier relationships for avionics components in a commercial rocket program, requiring both strategic planning and hands-on vendor management to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets. It suits someone with aerospace procurement experience who wants to grow supplier networks and solve manufacturing challenges for a scaling space company.
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Factory Test Technician III - 2nd Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $33 – $50 / hour
A leadership-track testing technician role at a rocket manufacturer, leading test campaigns and mentoring technicians on complex hardware and infrastructure. Suits experienced aerospace test technicians ready to move into technical supervision while staying hands-on with rocket component testing.
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Senior CNC Programmer, Second Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $47 – $71 / hour
You'll program and operate precision CNC machines to machine 3D-printed engine parts for rockets, developing first-article programs and optimizing them for production while collaborating with manufacturing engineers. This role suits someone with 7+ years of CNC experience who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment and can drive projects from design to completion.
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CNC Machinist II, Second Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $34 – $52 / hour
Relativity Space seeks an experienced CNC machinist to set up and operate precision equipment on the second shift, producing complex engine and vehicle components for their Terran R rocket program. This role suits someone with 4+ years of hands-on CNC experience who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and wants to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing.
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Production Manager, Avionics Manufacturing
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $130,000 – $194,000
This role leads the production team for avionics systems on Relativity's Terran R rocket, focusing on manufacturing processes, quality, and continuous improvement. It suits experienced manufacturing managers with avionics expertise who want to scale production operations at a high-growth aerospace company.
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Manager, Propulsion Development Engineering
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $160,000 – $240,000
Lead the propulsion engineering team developing rocket engines for Relativity's Terran R vehicle, taking ownership of engine system architecture, interfaces, and requirements while mentoring engineers through design, testing, and qualification. This role suits experienced rocket propulsion engineers ready to move into technical leadership at a high-growth aerospace startup where you'll contribute directly to engine development alongside people leadership.
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Deburr Technician II, Second Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $25 – $37 / hour
Relativity Space seeks a precision finishing technician to deburr and prepare machined engine components for their Terran R rocket program. This second-shift manufacturing role suits detail-oriented craftspeople with hand-tool experience who want to contribute directly to aerospace hardware destined for orbit.
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Structures Technician II, First Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $28 – $42 / hour
This is a hands-on manufacturing role building structural components for Terran R rockets, involving precision drilling, assembly with adhesives and fasteners, and quality inspection. It suits someone with aerospace fabrication experience who enjoys detailed technical work and wants to contribute directly to spacecraft production.
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Principal Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, Tooling
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $185,000 – $277,000
Relativity Space seeks a principal mechanical engineer to design and oversee manufacturing tooling and factory automation equipment for rocket production. This role suits experienced engineers who thrive on autonomy, enjoy solving novel problems in hardware development, and want to shape how rockets are built at scale.
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Staff Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, Tooling
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $143,000 – $215,000
This role designs and engineers tooling, fixtures, and factory automation equipment that enables the production of Relativity's Terran R rockets and Aeon engines. It suits experienced mechanical engineers who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and want to see their designs impact real production at scale.
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Senior Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer, Tooling
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000
This role designs and develops tooling, fixtures, and factory automation equipment that supports manufacturing of Terran R rockets and Aeon engines. It suits experienced mechanical engineers who enjoy solving novel production problems, working across teams, and seeing their designs built and deployed on the factory floor within weeks or months.
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Lead, Structural Analysis Engineering (Stress, Fatigue & Damage Tolerance)
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $136,000 – $204,000
This role leads structural analysis for Relativity Space's Terran R rocket, managing the strength, fatigue, and durability of flight hardware from design through operations. It suits experienced structural engineers with aerospace expertise who want to mentor analysts, own critical hardware decisions, and work across teams to build reusable launch vehicles.
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Staff Structures Engineer
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $164,000 – $246,000
This role leads the design and development of spacecraft structures for interplanetary science missions, taking projects from concept through flight qualification. It suits experienced aerospace engineers who want hands-on ownership of structural systems and thrive working autonomously within a fast-moving startup environment.
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Senior Structures Engineer
Relativity Space
2 locations · $132,000 – $198,000
Relativity Space seeks a hands-on structures engineer to design and qualify spacecraft for their interplanetary science missions, taking hardware from concept through flight-ready delivery. This role suits someone with aerospace structures experience who thrives owning projects end-to-end in a fast-moving startup environment.
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Lead, Launch Mechanical Engineering
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $128,000 – $192,000
Lead a small team of mechanical engineers designing and building launch facility systems for Relativity's Terran R rocket, blending hands-on technical work with mentorship and team growth. This role suits experienced test or launch engineers ready to take on leadership while staying involved in complex mechanical design and integration.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integration & Test
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $130,000 – $194,000
This role owns the manufacturing engineering and integration of rocket engine and vehicle systems from design through delivery, balancing first-article builds with process development for scaled production. It suits someone with aerospace or complex hardware experience who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and building manufacturing systems from the ground up.
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Structures Technician II, Second Shift
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA
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