About the Team:
The Propulsion team at Relativity is responsible for the successful development of the engines that will power the Terran R vehicle. We own their design from concept through to launch and reuse. Our team partners heavily with Manufacturing, Test, Launch, and Integration teams, striving to develop our engines in record time and to support Terran R's first launch in 2026. As part of this team, you will help build, test, and iterate on the full product lifecycle of our Aeon-R engine systems, seeing them mature and eventually bring Terran R into space.
About the Role:
We are hiring a Technical Program Manager to manage our work streams as we design, manufacture, and test the Aeon R engines for the Terran R launch vehicle. Successful candidates in this role will analyze and drive recommendations that balance the needs of the technical teams as well as the business overall. Where there are multiple paths to choose, this individual will align the team on a common pursuit. Where there are points of impasse, this individual will build a bridge. High judgment, strong leadership, low ego, and strategic influence are fundamental elements for this role.
* Timeline/Schedule: Analyze requirements, resources, and dependencies, to create and rally the team around a reliable timeline and schedule.
* Progress Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report progress towards organizational goals, objectives, and milestones. Facilitate team interactions and ensure transparent communication of program status to relevant stakeholders.
* Dependency Mapping: Identify dependencies that are critical to program deliverables and provide visibility to cross-functional teams.
* Programmatic Risk Management: Identify and manage program risks (time, requirements, resources, dependencies, etc.)
* Resource Management: Identify resource gaps and orchestrate cross-functional planning for resource allocation, including headcount, budget allocation, and workspace needs. Ensure efficient utilization of resources to achieve program and departmental objectives.
About You:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields
* 2+ years of experience working on a complex technical project as a program manager or engineer
* Experience managing programs, building sustainable processes, and coordinating engineering activities
* Experience leading by influence and collaborate with technical owners to establish a plan
* Experience solving complex technical problems, manage ambiguity and design robust, scalable solutions
* Experience communicating effectively, to adjust approach across stakeholders and teams and to navigate both technical and business discussions
Nice to haves but not required:
* MBA or Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields
* Experience in launch vehicle design, manufacturing, test or operations