Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II, Integrated Components

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic company at the forefront of aerospace technology as a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in developing processes for the Aeon engine, directly impacting the future of human spaceflight alongside innovative engineering teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the manufacturing landscape of advanced rocket technology while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Competitive salary and equity

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of assembly and testing procedures including tolerance stack-up analysis and leak checks.
• Experience coordinating with vendors for parts manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop fabrication and integration processes for Aeon engines.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers for timely hardware delivery.

Skills

Investigative skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Leadership

Training and development

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. Our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The mission of the Engine Manufacturing department is to deliver high-performing products and innovative manufacturing systems while driving continuous improvements in cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety, we play a crucial role in building our reusable rocket, Terran-R. We are responsible for providing design feedback on hardware iterations, pioneering advanced manufacturing methods, and delivering engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to launch. Over the past year, the Engine Manufacturing Team has successfully developed, iterated, and delivered processes and hardware for the first Aeon-R development engines. We are now entering a critical phase: producing flight engines that will pave the way for Terran-R's inaugural launch to orbit.

About the Role:

As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will own and develop processes for fabricating, testing, and integrating Aeon engines and their subassemblies. You will serve as the main point-of-contact between manufacturing and design teams as we optimize and pioneer the development of the Aeon-R engine. This role will directly impact the evolution of human spaceflight.

• Work with design engineers to ensure as-built hardware meets all aspects of the intended design, focusing on manufacturability and integration.
• Develop processes and procedures for post-processing of 3D printed parts and recommend design adaptations to improve reliability and throughput.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of hardware.

About You:

• Degree in engineering or related technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to investigate, resolve, and screen hardware non-conformances effectively
• Ability to drive failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ability to work with and train technicians
• Ability to coordinate with vendors to ensure quick and reliable parts manufacturing
• Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience leading a small team
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience working in a propulsion development program

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit our website.

Hiring Range: $112,000—$143,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.