Relativity Space

Manager, Build Reliability Engineering

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
high
286 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.

About this role

As the Manager of Build Reliability Engineering at Relativity Space, you will lead a team focused on integrating reliability into the Terran R rocket's design and production processes. Your role involves managing failure analysis, implementing quality systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure reliability while scaling operations. You will also be responsible for defining reliability KPIs and driving risk management efforts as the program transitions into higher production rates.

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2/5
freshness
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career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field)
  • 8+ years of experience in Build Reliability, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience in a high-reliability industry
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional programs
  • Strong working knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field)
  • Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or PMP
  • Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance criteria
  • Experience with enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES) and proficiency in data analysis
  • Comfortable operating in high ambiguity

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires hands-on involvement with hardware and processes
  • The salary range is provided but may vary based on experience and qualifications

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