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:
Supply Chain at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain networks required to manufacture, test, and launch the cutting edge next generation reusable launch vehicle - Terran R. Within the Supply Chain org, the Materials Management team is responsible for the physical and systematic movement of inventory, including all operations related to shipping, receiving, logistics, inventory control, material handling, and production control. As a part of the Materials Management team, you will ultimately be responsible for inventory accuracy and ensuring efficient and timely material movement. In this role, you will become a subject matter expert on the enterprise systems we use (ERP, MES, etc.) and you will interact with a number of cross-functional stakeholders and internal customers spanning various work centers, including but not limited to: Avionics, propulsion, machine shop, tube shop, additive, and structures & integration. To thrive in this position, we seek candidates who possess strong problem-solving skills, can navigate ambiguity with ease, and exhibit a process-oriented mindset. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional candidate to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage order fulfillment for small parcel, LTL, and freight forwarder shipments.
- Manage incoming and outgoing shipping logistics for cargo transportation carriers and shipping companies.
- Prepare shipping documents for LTL shipments such as bills of lading, and shipping labels.
- Stand up Dangerous Goods and Trade Compliance procedures.
- Communicate with internal and external personnel for clarity on shipping inquiries.
- Secure all shipments ensuring the items are safely packaged.
- Create new procedures and processes to keep up with the growth of the company.
- Maintain Shipping area and order necessary equipment as needed.
What You Need to Know:
- 2+ years of experience in a Shipping, Inventory, Receiving Inspection or material handling role
- 2+ years of forklift experience
- Proficient with email communication and experience interfacing with shipping and warehousing software
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Flexible schedule and ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Atlassian tools.
- Prior experience with international freight (air, ocean, ground) and customs brokers.
- Detail-oriented compliance mindset: Accurately classifying shipments with correct HTS codes and ECCN, preparing commercial invoices, certificates of origin, Shipper’s Letters of Instruction, and other export docs.
- Hands-on international shipping experience — preparing and documenting exports, coordinating with freight forwarders, and managing global shipments.
- Proficiency with HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) codes, ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) determination, and related documentation for imports/exports.
Nice to Haves:
- 5+ years of experience in logistics, Inventory, Receiving Inspection or material handling role
- 5+ years of forklift experience
- Experience with dangerous goods and trade compliance
- Experience working in aerospace / launch services industry
- Interest and knowledge in flight hardware and terminology
- Hazmat shipping experience: Certification and practical knowledge of 49 CFR (DOT), IATA, and/or IMDG for shipping hazardous materials common in aerospace (propellants, batteries, composites, etc.)
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.
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 [email protected].
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