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Quality Intern

Summer 2025

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$31 - $38Hourly

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Obtaining BS or MS degree in Engineering.
  • Experience building and/or testing hardware in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality function.
  • Extensive experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
  • Knowledge of configuration management, manufacturing methods, and process quality controls.
Responsibilities
  • defining the process and systems used to assure high quality of vehicle and engine hardware.
  • help set the tone for Quality at Relativity by defining the processes, and establishing interdepartmental relationships needed to accomplish this goal across the entire company.
  • play a critical role in both the introduction and scaling of Relativity’s launch vehicle production.

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets, catering to the growing demand for space infrastructure. 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 approach allows Relativity Space to offer a competitive alternative in the aerospace market. Unlike traditional rocket manufacturers, their emphasis on reusability and innovative designs sets them apart. The company's goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective launch services, as demonstrated by their successful launch of Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object, into space.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

27%
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What believers are saying

  • Winning an $8.7 million U.S. Air Force contract for additive manufacturing research underscores Relativity Space's technological prowess and potential for further innovation.
  • Securing a multiyear launch contract with Intelsat highlights the company's growing credibility and market acceptance.
  • The $267 million expansion at Stennis Space Center, creating 630 jobs, indicates robust growth and significant investment in infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • The abandonment of the Terran 1 vehicle after a single test flight raises concerns about the reliability and scalability of Relativity Space's technology.
  • Competition from other companies, including those launching methane-fueled rockets, could impact market share and growth prospects.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space leverages advanced 3D printing technology to produce rockets, significantly reducing production complexity and costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
  • The company's focus on reusable rockets, particularly the Terran R, positions it as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative in the commercial space economy.
  • Relativity Space's successful launch of Terran 1, the world's largest 3D printed object, demonstrates its pioneering capabilities in aerospace 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