Recovery Engineer II - Rocket Transport and Recovery

The role

You will lead the design, integration, and operation of recovery subsystems for the Terran R launch vehicle. This includes developing operational procedures and supporting offshore recovery missions at sea.

What you will do

• Lead the design, integration, checkout, and operation of recovery subsystems
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for the Terran R recovery vessel
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify system improvements and resolve technical challenges
• Plan and execute activation and checkout testing for barge subsystems
• Analyze system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
• Support recovery operations in offshore settings and extended-duration flight campaigns

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• At least two years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to analyze complex systems and apply engineering fundamentals
• Experience supporting or leading hazardous aerospace testing or technical operations
• Ability to independently manage technical tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to travel for extended work assignments, including offshore operations

Nice to have

• Experience supporting aerospace testing, flight operations, or recovery operations in control-room or offshore environments
• Familiarity with applicable U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or NASA regulations, requirements, and personnel
• Experience programming or troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic instrumentation, or hardware systems
• Experience designing, integrating, testing, or maintaining ground fluid or avionics systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

Before you apply

• Must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at a government partner location

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.