Lead, Production Planning

At Relativity Space, were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But thats 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 havent been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, youll 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 were writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where its 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 Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativitys propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. Youll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

About the Role:

• Lead the Production Control team in achieving operational goals, milestones, and process adherence across multiple workcenters
• Identify and mitigate bottlenecks in production flow, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional alignment
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve production control processes to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of production, inventory, and system data across ERP/MES/WMS platforms
• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, inventory, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and minimize delays
• Support production activities on the shop floor and test stands, providing hands-on leadership to address real-time challenges
• Drive standardization of processes and best practices across sites

About You: 

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing control, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and foster a culture of safety and operational excellence
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Proven track record of improving processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste (time, materials, cost, or energy)
• Strong computer literacy; able to learn and adapt to new systems and tools quickly
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as Infor LN, Manufacturo, or similar platforms
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or SQL querying
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and regulatory compliance

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 Stennis, Mississippi.

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.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$104,000-$143,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.