Manufacturing Engineer II - Test & Launch Structures

Segment (Twilio); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Manufacturing Integration Engineer to partner with Test and Launch design engineers, leading fabrication and integration efforts. You will own integration processes, coordinate with third‑party vendors, and develop cross‑functional strategies to ensure manufacturability and tolerance compliance.

The ideal candidate has aerospace manufacturing experience, strong CAD skills with NX/Creo/SolidWorks/CATIA, and a track record of solving complex integration challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing activities related to structural builds, precision tooling, ground support equipment, or similar hardware.
• Experience using CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting partial or full life-cycle structural build projects, including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing.
• Working knowledge of in-field fabrication techniques, such as line boring, match drilling, milling operations, and metrology used to achieve tight tolerances in structural systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues, evaluate options, and support effective manufacturing or integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Test and Launch design engineers to evaluate and implement optimal manufacturing and integration solutions.
• Lead fabrication and integration efforts, coordinating with third‑party vendors and owning integration processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including fluids, civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines—to develop effective integration strategies.
• Select techniques and processes that meet design tolerances and provide input on and approve designs for manufacturability.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership in manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing/aerospace

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

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. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

About the Role

In this role, you will work closely with Test and Launch design engineers to evaluate and implement optimal manufacturing and integration solutions. You will lead fabrication and integration efforts, including coordination with third‑party vendors and full ownership of integration processes. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including fluids, civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines—to develop effective integration strategies. You’ll also be responsible for selecting techniques and processes that meet design tolerances, while providing input on and approving designs for manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing activities related to structural builds, precision tooling, ground support equipment, or similar hardware.
• Experience using CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting partial or full life‑cycle structural build projects, including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing.
• Working knowledge of in‑field fabrication techniques, such as line boring, match drilling, milling operations, and metrology used to achieve tight tolerances in structural systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues, evaluate options, and support effective manufacturing or integration solutions.

Nice to Haves

• 3+ years of experience in a partial or full life‑cycle design engineering role.
• Experience applying AFSPCMAN 91‑710 or similar range safety, launch, or aerospace compliance requirements.
• Experience working on projects with Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, NASA, or similar government or aerospace customers.
• Experience designing, analyzing, or supporting fabrication of large steel, aluminum, or similar structural systems.
• Experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms, or moving assemblies.
• Experience checking engineering drawings and reviewing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards.

Background Check

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the U.S. government to obtain clearance for on‑site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $104,000—$156,000 USD annually. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].