Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer I - Stage Build

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in California is seeking a Stage Manufacturing engineer to own primary structure assembly work centers and drive production flow on Terran R initiatives.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and reliability teams to create work instructions, improve processes, and provide DFM feedback through prototype and flight builds. The role offers growth, exposure to automation and advanced manufacturing technologies, and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years progressive and related experience required.
• Hands-on history of supporting complex assembly builds and risk decisions.
• Excellent collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability.
• Knowledge of drilling, trimming, GD&T and general manufacturing processes.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cover the shop floor for a primary structure assembly work center (or multiple).
• Champion process improvements across work centers to improve assembly operations.
• Collaborate with engineers, internal production teams, and external vendors to drive progress.
• Create work instructions, specifications, and best practices across high-fidelity processes.
• Provide DFM feedback to structures teams through development, prototype, and flight builds.

Skills

1+ years experience

Aerospace assembly

Interpersonal skills

DFM knowledge

Statics & mechanics

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Relativity Space in California is seeking a Stage Manufacturing engineer to own primary structure assembly work centers and drive production flow on Terran R initiatives.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and reliability teams to create work instructions, improve processes, and provide DFM feedback through prototype and flight builds. The role offers growth, exposure to automation and advanced manufacturing technologies, and a fast-paced environment.