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project management cross-functional leadership systems engineering technical program management roadmappingAt Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and
technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.About the Team:
The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager – Vehicle Design to establish program management methodology for our design teams, coordinate with upstream and downstream partners to optimize for effectiveness and efficiency, and drive the tempo of launch vehicle design. This role will be critical in driving operational excellence across all vehicle engineering disciplines, standardizing programmatic best practices, and acting as a senior interface to leadership across Relativity Space. Success in this role will mean establishing and executing an efficient, predictable design process with smooth handoffs at upstream and downstream interfaces.
- Execution Strategy & Risk Management
- Own schedule adherence, risk management, and reporting cadence across all Vehicle Engineering design efforts
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with engineering design execution, ensuring proactive problem resolution to identify risks coming down the pipeline
- Present program updates, risks, and strategic recommendations to the executive team -Cross-Functional and Strategic Leadership
- Establish and maintain a culture of excellence in program execution in Vehicle Engineering design
- Collaborate with PMOs and department leaders across the company to integrate design schedules into a program level Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and use the IMS to understand true program critical path, escalate issues and decision points, and make recommendations on the best solutions to program issues
- Goal Tracking & Reporting
- Establish goals and metrics to monitor operational performance and increase the predictability and efficiency of engineering work
- Build the scoreboard for accountability for the engineering team
- Facilitate strong communication within departments and across the program to ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders
- Team Growth & Development
- Establish, standardize, and continuously improve program management methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices across all Vehicle Engineering design efforts
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
- 5+ years management or TPM experience of design teams, proven track record of success and strategic thinking while balancing conflicting priorities and goals
- 5+ years in a Program Management role leading a large cross-functional program, including hardware, software, and operations
- Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional hardware teams from concept through delivery in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments. Seamlessly able to switch between tactical execution and 30,000-ft perspective
- Proven ability to communicate with highly technical teams and helping bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams
- A systems mindset: identifying program dependencies, interfaces, risks and the impact of key technical and program decisions on other teams and at company level on hardware product development
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience with launch vehicles, propulsion systems, or aerospace hardware
- PMP, MBA, Master’s in engineering, science, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred
- Proven ability and high confidence in presenting effectively to C-level executives and board of directors with clarity and strategic insight
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.Hiring Range:
$176,000
—$225,500 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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