Full-Time

Technical Program Manager

Technology Development

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$110k - $140kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Long Beach, CA, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
JIRA

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in relevant STEM field (Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics)
  • 3+ years experience in managing technical hardware projects with internal and external facing customers
  • Program management experience working on or leading fast-paced, collaborative teams including managing project dashboards, scoping, structuring, creating, and reviewing deliverables
  • Exposure to metallic materials selection criteria, and experience in evaluating candidate materials for challenging applications
  • Familiarity with metallurgical non-destructive evaluation, testing and characterization methods including design of experiments and robust understanding of statistical methods
  • Experience with MES, ERP systems and working in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing related to engineering drawing interpretation and review
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills including technical writing strengths
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, JIRA)
  • US citizen, born or naturalized, as this is a prerequisite for a security clearance
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure all projects are aligned with program requirements and execute required milestones through program completion.
  • Support proposal process as needed.
  • Bridge the gap between customer programs, weld engineering, materials and process engineering, production, post-processing, and supply chain functions to coordinate initiatives, define and verify requirements, and push progress across an array of technical challenges spanning development, prototyping, and production efforts.
  • Organize, make work clear through requirements and schedules, identify need strategic decisions on path forward, and coordinate all project activities needed for successful completion.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction with project progress.
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and high performance.
  • Establish, translate, trace, and verify requirements in accordance with internal and external program needs.
  • Ensure all projects adhere to regulations, guidelines, security requirements. Implement necessary compliance measures.
  • Identify potential risks and issues related programs and contracts, and work proactively to mitigate them.
  • Manage and optimize project resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets to meet project objectives and contractual obligations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Masters or Doctorate degree in relevant STEM field (Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics)
  • 3+ years experience development welding or additive manufacturing processes
  • Proficiency in metallurgy, material science, non-destructive evaluation methods
  • Engineering experience in an Aerospace, Energy, or Maritime Industry
  • This position may require a DoD security clearance at the SECRET level. Preferred candidates have either of the following: (1) an active security clearance, with an investigation completed less than 5 years ago, or (2) the ability to obtain a security clearance within a reasonable time, as determined by the Company.

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets for the aerospace industry. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This method allows for innovative designs and greater efficiency compared to traditional rocket manufacturing. Unlike many competitors, Relativity Space emphasizes reusability in its rocket design, which helps to further decrease costs for clients. The company's goal is to support the growing demand for space infrastructure by providing reliable and cost-effective launch services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

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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.
  • Eric Schmidt's investment highlights confidence in Relativity's 3D-printed aerospace technology.

What critics are saying

  • Terran 1's failure to reach orbit may impact investor confidence.
  • Abandoning Terran 1 could lead to sunk costs and resource allocation issues.
  • Competition with SpaceX and Firefly may pressure Relativity to accelerate development timelines.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to reduce rocket parts by 100x.
  • Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a simplified supply chain with faster production times.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
The Times of India
Jan 9th, 2025
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt may have invested in this space startup that competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX

In 2023, Relativity launched its first rocket, the Terran 1, on a test flight that failed to reach orbit.

Jiemian
Jan 9th, 2025
谷歌前CEO施密特据悉投资3D打印火箭制造商Relativity|界面新闻 · 快讯

据报道,谷歌前首席执行官埃里克·施密特已向3D打印火箭制造商Relativity开展大笔投资。目前尚不清楚施密特的投资金额。该公司估值一度高达42亿美元。

MacMegaSite
Sep 4th, 2024
Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Dantech Services
Jul 2nd, 2024
Firefly is building fast and breaking things on path to a reusable rocket

Relativity Space, a well-funded private company based in California, is developing the partially reusable Terran R rocket after abandoning its smaller Terran 1 vehicle following just a single test flight.

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May 31st, 2024
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