Physical Security Technology Manager

Physical Security Technology Manager

Long Beach, California

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.

Protective Operations is a trusted business partner dedicated to protecting our people, securing our facilities, managing risk, and enabling the safe, secure, and uninterrupted execution of Relativity Space's mission through operational excellence, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About the Role:

This role serves as the technical lead for physical security infrastructure across Relativity Space facilities, including manufacturing sites, test locations, launch facilities, and corporate offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, hands-on installation, configuration, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle management of enterprise access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and supporting security technologies. This is a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate is expected to install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain enterprise access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related physical security systems while leading projects and vendor partners.

About You:

You have spent years in the field installing and servicing enterprise security systems. You are comfortable programming LenelS2, configuring Avigilon systems, troubleshooting access control hardware, reading wiring diagrams, terminating low-voltage cabling, working from lifts and ladders when necessary, and solving technical problems independently. While this role includes project leadership and vendor management, you are expected to remain technically hands-on.

• You are a hands-on technical leader with extensive experience designing, installing, configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting enterprise access control, CCTV, and physical security systems.
• You possess a strong understanding of low-voltage security infrastructure, door hardware, electronic locking devices, networking fundamentals, and integrated security technologies.
• You have successfully managed complex security technology projects while remaining comfortable working in the field when operational needs require.
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and can effectively balance technical execution with strategic planning and program management.
• You build strong partnerships across IT, Facilities, Engineering, and Operations while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• You are proactive, solutions-oriented, and take pride in delivering reliable, scalable, and innovative security technology solutions that protect people, assets, and critical operations.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Networking experience (Cisco, Aruba, VLANs)
• Aerospace or Defense industry experience
• Active or previous Secret/Top Secret Clearance

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:

$80,000 - $120,000 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.