Paint & TPS Manufacturing Engineer I

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

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a manufacturing-focused role on the Terran R program. The team owns process development, tooling, and production equipment from design to deployment, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to optimize production lines.

The role requires a degree in engineering with design/drafting experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead first builds and scale processes. Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 1–2 years related work experience.
• 3D & 2D design/drafting experience per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with engineering and manufacturing interfaces.
• Experience with at least 2 processes: bonding, coating, machining, composites, or related manufacturing operations.
• Ability to perform trade studies from first principles.
• Self-motivated and capable of prioritizing in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the application of Paint and Thermal Protection System materials from design release through successful installation onto the Terran R launch vehicle—lay out the build flow to ensure an efficient, high-quality process capable of scaling production rate with time
• Drive first build efforts and improve existing product lines through design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build work order creation, and specification authoring
• Support the shop floor and production personnel through responsive issue resolution and provide upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology
• Monitor large scale part movements and ensure safety through clear and concise direction
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Build Reliability, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure all company objectives can be met

Skills

3D & 2D design/drafting

Interpersonal skills

Design inputs for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aeronautical/mechanical or related)

Tools

NX CAD

ASME Y14.5M

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a manufacturing-focused role on the Terran R program. The team owns process development, tooling, and production equipment from design to deployment, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to optimize production lines.

The role requires a degree in engineering with design/drafting experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead first builds and scale processes. Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits are offered.