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Manager, Propulsion Development 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 a Manager of Propulsion Development Engineering at Relativity Space, you will lead a team focused on developing and delivering rocket engines for the Terran R vehicle. Your responsibilities will include driving engine system trades, managing interfaces, supporting development, and mentoring engineers. This role requires a balance of technical contributions and leadership, with opportunities for significant influence in a fast-growing startup environment.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
  • 8+ years of relevant engineering experience in a complex system development and/or test environment
  • Minimum of 2 years of direct experience with liquid-propellant rocket engines
  • Experience leading teams
  • Experience applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves and instrumentation
  • Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices and turbomachinery
  • Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules
  • Experience mentoring, managing complex interdisciplinary projects, supporting continuous improvement of the people around you, or participating in growing your team through hiring

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • Role requires full-time onsite presence in Long Beach, CA
  • 15% travel to test & launch sites
  • May require shifted schedules or weekend work for critical milestones
  • No specific salary listed beyond the hiring range

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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