Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Focus

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative aerospace company as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer focused on machining. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of aerospace technology through the optimization of manufacturing processes for next-generation rockets. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop cutting-edge solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to transparency and fairness, this forward-thinking firm provides competitive salaries, equity options, and generous benefits, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Be part of a mission that aims to revolutionize space travel and contribute to humanity's future on Mars.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on machining.
• Strong skills in design/drafting per ASME Y14.5M.

Responsibilities

• Optimize machining processes for AS9100D compliance.
• Develop CNC programming code and manage documentation for fabrication.

Skills

3D & 2D design/drafting skills

Subtractive manufacturing techniques

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Trade studies using first principles

Collaboration in a team environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

NX CAD software

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Focus

Long Beach, California

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.

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 Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

About the Role:

• Optimize and develop all aspects of the manufacturing process within machining to bring the department into AS9100D compliance
• Work with all engineering teams to develop processes for new designs that leverage the full capability of the technology
• Work with new machines from installation through troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, while developing standard operating procedures and communicating with machine suppliers to address needs and problems
• Prepare/Manage document packages for machining/fabrication (e.g. machining layouts, machine programs and equipment setup/operation procedures)
• Design tooling and fixtures required for machining components
• Create & Manage CNC programming code, utilization, and storage

About You:

• 5+ years of progressive and related experience plus a Bachelors degree in a relevant technical discipline
• 3D & 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)
• Experience interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
• Experience working with subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals
• Experience with GD&T
• Experience performing trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals

Nice to haves but not required:

• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

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!

Hiring Range:

$130,000 - $166,000 USD

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.

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