Senior Propulsion Components Manufacturing Engineer

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and develop processes for 3D printed and machined Aeon-R engine components and subassemblies. You will drive manufacturability improvements, collaborate with suppliers, and lead cross‑functional projects in a fast-paced, high‑mix environment while delivering hardware for integration and testing.

You will train technicians, write work instructions, and manage external supplier relationships, building a strong manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong foundation in propulsion systems, mechanics of materials, and thermal-fluid science to analyze hardware.
• Ability to train technicians, write work instructions, and drive corrective actions in a hardware environment."],
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• COMPANY NAME: Relativity SpaceKEY POINTS: Aeon-R components, 3D printing, cross-functional leadership
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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 knowledge

Mechanics of materials

Thermal-fluid systems

Hands-on hardware environment

Vendor management

Additive/subtractive manufacturing

GD&T

FEA (Ansys)

CAD (Siemens NX)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Siemens NX

Job description

Relativity Space in California is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and develop processes for 3D printed and machined Aeon-R engine components and subassemblies. You will drive manufacturability improvements, collaborate with suppliers, and lead cross‑functional projects in a fast-paced, high‑mix environment while delivering hardware for integration and testing.

You will train technicians, write work instructions, and manage external supplier relationships, building a strong manufacturing