Jobs in Long Beach, CA

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

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $90,000 – $136,000

Relativity Space is seeking a structural engineer to design and analyze combustion devices for their Terran R rocket, working through the full development lifecycle from concept to flight qualification. This role suits someone with foundational structural analysis skills who wants to grow their expertise in propulsion systems while contributing directly to a rapidly advancing commercial space company.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $108,000 – $162,000

This role supports Workday as a subject matter expert across multiple modules for a rocket manufacturing company, handling production support, leading implementation projects, and ensuring the organization stays current with platform capabilities. It suits experienced Workday administrators who want to work on core HR systems at a company building advanced spacecraft and manufacturing automation.

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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

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $34 – $51 / hour

This role involves designing, building, and operating pressurized fluid systems and test infrastructure for rocket testing, requiring hands-on work with hazardous equipment and real-time monitoring systems. It's suited to someone with technical experience in complex mechanical systems who enjoys collaborative problem-solving and working directly with hardware in a manufacturing environment.

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Relativity Space

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

Lead a team of welders and technicians fabricating fluid lines for next-generation rockets at a commercial aerospace manufacturer. This role suits experienced manufacturing supervisors ready to own production quality and team development in a fast-paced, early-stage company environment.

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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

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $33 – $50 / hour

This role involves setting up and operating orbital tube welding equipment and assembling complex fluid systems for rocket manufacturing, suitable for an experienced welder ready to work on aerospace spacecraft structures at height.

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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 · $103,000 – $155,000

Relativity Space seeks a systems administrator to manage and strengthen their critical infrastructure supporting rocket manufacturing and engineering operations in Long Beach. This role combines hands-on Linux and Windows administration with mentorship of junior staff, requiring someone who can operationalize complex systems and drive automation across on-premises and cloud environments.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

A senior engineer leading powder bed fusion additive manufacturing for rocket engine hardware, responsible for process control, qualification, and manufacturing strategy from design through production. Suited for experienced aerospace manufacturers who want ownership of complex technical systems and direct impact on flight hardware at a company scaling up production rapidly.

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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

Long Beach, CA · $131,000 – $197,000

Relativity Space seeks an experienced Workday specialist to design and maintain integrations, security configurations, and reporting solutions that connect their enterprise systems and support their rocket manufacturing operations. This role suits someone with deep Workday expertise who wants to build scalable technical solutions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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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 · $33 – $50 / hour

This role assembles, installs, and tests flight hardware components for a reusable rocket on a weekend shift in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. It suits experienced aerospace technicians comfortable with detailed assembly work, quality processes, and collaboration across production and engineering teams.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $29 – $41 / hour

A technician will assemble, test, and install components for Terran R rockets on a weekend shift, collaborating with engineers to ensure flight hardware meets aerospace standards. This role suits someone with aerospace manufacturing experience who thrives in fast-paced production environments and wants hands-on involvement in a growing launch vehicle program.

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Relativity Space

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

This role involves assembling and testing complex electro-mechanical systems for rocket stages, working directly with engineering teams to build flight hardware. The position suits technicians with aerospace manufacturing experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in precision work.

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Relativity Space

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

Lead a team of CNC operators and supervisors on the second shift of a rocket manufacturer's machine shop, overseeing high-precision component production and mentoring personnel development. This role suits experienced manufacturing supervisors who can identify process improvements, delegate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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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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