Manufacturing Engineer II — Rocket Propulsion & Production

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is hiring for a manufacturing engineer role focused on Aeon‑R engine components. You will own and develop manufacturing and test processes for 3D printed and machined parts, driving manufacturability improvements and ensuring delivery meets design intent.

You'll collaborate with suppliers and technicians, write work instructions, lead cross‑functional projects, and help build a scalable production system for Terran R programs, with autonomy and initiative in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering or related experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of propulsion systems, mechanics of materials, and thermal‑fluid systems.
• Ability to train technicians and write work instructions and process plans.
• Vendor management experience including selection and quality management.
• Proficiency with additive/subtractive manufacturing and GD&T/FEA tools

Responsibilities

• Own and develop manufacturing and test processes for 3D printed and machined Aeon‑R engine components and subassemblies
• Drive continuous improvements in manufacturability, assembly, and delivery of components, ensuring hardware meets all aspects of the intended design
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and technicians by writing work instructions, conducting root cause analysis, resolving issues, and tracking and reducing lead time
• Partner with supply chain to develop and manage external supplier relationships, ensuring on‑time hardware delivery
• Work hands‑on in a fast‑paced, often novel, high‑mix environment while collaborating cross‑functionally and driving projects to completion
• Build a strong manufacturing team and lead projects directly and cross‑functionally

Skills

Propulsion systems knowledge

Materials mechanics

Thermal-fluid analysis

Train technicians

Vendor management

GD&T / ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS / FEA tools

CNC machining

Welding

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach is hiring for a manufacturing engineer role focused on Aeon‑R engine components. You will own and develop manufacturing and test processes for 3D printed and machined parts, driving manufacturability improvements and ensuring delivery meets design intent.

You'll collaborate with suppliers and technicians, write work instructions, lead cross‑functional projects, and help build a scalable production system for Terran R programs, with autonomy and initiative in a