Manufacturing Engineer I — Composite Rocket Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is hiring for a manufacturing role focused on producing Terran R composite assemblies from design to launch integration.

You will collaborate with design engineering and suppliers to scale production while maintaining quality and process discipline. The role emphasizes internal process development for composites, lamination and bonding, and close teamwork with engineering, shop floor, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 1–2 years progressive and related work experience.
• 3D & 2D design/drafting experience per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to improve manufacturability.
• Experience with composites manufacturing, autoclave, bonding, trimming, drilling, or related processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacture of composite assemblies for Terran R from design release through installation on the launch vehicle; partner with design engineering and suppliers to scale production.
• Drive development of internal processes for composite manufacturing including lamination, trimming, drilling, surface prep, adhesive bonding, mechanical assembly, grounding and repair to ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive first build efforts and improve product lines through design integration, sequencing, mBOM development, build work order creation, and specification authoring.
• Support shop floor and production personnel with issue resolution and upstream feedback as manufacturing technology evolves.
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Build Reliability, Supply Chain, and external partners to meet company objectives.

Skills

3D design

2D drafting

ASME Y14.5M

NX CAD

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. is hiring for a manufacturing role focused on producing Terran R composite assemblies from design to launch integration.

You will collaborate with design engineering and suppliers to scale production while maintaining quality and process discipline. The role emphasizes internal process development for composites, lamination and bonding, and close teamwork with engineering, shop floor, and external partners.