
Quality Engineer II
Relativity Space · Cape Canaveral, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Relativity Space (aerospace & defense) in Cape Canaveral, FL. In this role, you will not only support launch execution but also interface closely with test and manufacturing teams, gaining hands-on exposure to hardware and contributing to quality processes that span development, test, and flight.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, APQP, ISO 9001, AS9100
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About the role
About the Role
Provide quality oversight for Test and Launch operations, including in-process build verification, issue ticket management, as-built verification, and non-conformance management
Plan and execute quality activities through work instruction reviews, process development, corrective action plans, and standard rework/repair documentation
Support and contribute to the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS), partnering with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and improve quality policies and procedures
Collaborate closely with Launch, Test, Manufacturing, and Responsible Engineering teams to ensure alignment on quality and program objectives
Use data and metrics to identify trends, determine root causes, and drive corrective and preventative actions across the product lifecycle
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, with opportunities to help define and scale quality processes in a rapidly evolving launch environment
Support procurement and hardware readiness efforts as needed to ensure successful integration and launch execution
Nice to haves but not required
Experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing, test, or aerospace environment
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (AS9100, ISO 9001, NASA standards)
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and complex assembly processes
Experience with quality and product lifecycle systems (PLM, MES, ERP, QMS)
Familiarity with product development and quality methodologies (FMEA, APQP, SPC, PPV)
Demonstrated ability to define, implement, and scale processes in a growing organization
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team
The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is where it all comes together—offering unmatched exposure to the full lifecycle of flight hardware and launch operations. This team is responsible for executing first flights, enabling reuse, and scaling toward high-cadence launch operations. The work evolves with every milestone, requiring adaptability, strong collaboration, and a commitment to building and maintaining quality in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
In this role, you will not only support launch execution but also interface closely with test and manufacturing teams, gaining hands-on exposure to hardware and contributing to quality processes that span development, test, and flight.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies
Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels
Willingness and ability to support a dynamic operations environment, including occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel
Hiring Range
$94,000 — $130,000 USD
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
