Full-Time

Senior Technical Program Manager

Terran R

Posted on 9/3/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$130k - $166kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering degree preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in a program management role on a complex technical project
  • Experience managing programs across matrix organizations, building sustainable processes, and coordinating design releases and key engineering trades
  • Proven ability to lead by influence and collaborate with technical owners (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, test, and launch) to establish a plan without crowding out their ownership
Responsibilities
  • Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies, to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule.
  • Monitor and report on the progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones. Facilitate strong communication within the team and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to determine and evangelize dependencies that are critical to program deliverables.
  • Identify risks to the program across all variables (time, requirements, resources, dependencies, etc.) and serve as the primary interface between propulsion engineering and our program risk management process.
  • Use data to drive and participate in planning exercises, not only in service to timeline/schedule building, but also to ensure departments have the right resource plan to enable our aggressive goals. Enable the effective planning and management of time as a resource by assisting technical leaders in estimating effort and scoping headcount requirements.
  • Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget allocation, and workspace needs. Ensure efficient utilization of resources to support program and departmental objectives.

Relativity Space produces and launches 3D printed reusable rockets, serving clients that need to send payloads into space, such as satellites. They use advanced 3D printing techniques to simplify rocket production, reduce costs, and shorten build times. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed for medium-to-heavy lift capabilities and emphasizes reusability and efficiency. The company aims to provide cost-effective launch services while advancing aerospace manufacturing.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Relativity Space secured a multiyear contract with Intelsat for satellite launches.
  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Relativity an $8.7 million contract for additive manufacturing research.
  • Growing demand for eco-friendly methane-fueled rockets aligns with Relativity's technology.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Firefly Aerospace could impact Relativity's market share.
  • The Terran 1's engine failure raises concerns about technical reliability.
  • Delays in Terran R development could affect the Intelsat contract.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to build rockets with 100x fewer parts.
  • The Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space integrates AI and robotics for software-defined manufacturing.

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Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

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