Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer

Futureshaper.com; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge nozzle extension hardware for a reusable rocket. This role offers the chance to work on transformative aerospace technology, collaborating with passionate individuals dedicated to redefining the industry. As you manage the manufacturing processes, you'll ensure that all components meet design specifications while driving improvements in reliability and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking team focused on shaping the future of space exploration and additive manufacturing, where your expertise will play a vital role in pioneering new frontiers in aerospace technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with thrust chamber assemblies or related hardware.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce Aeon-RVac Nozzle Extension hardware for Terran R.
• Project-manage hardware in various manufacturing lifecycle states.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Experience

Problem-solving

Training Technicians

Thrust Chamber Assemblies

General Assembly Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Welding

Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Job description

Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer

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 new hardware iterations, pioneering and implementing advanced manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately 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. Now, we are entering a critical phase: producing flight engines that will pave the way for Terran-R's inaugural launch to orbit.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the development and production of Aeon-RVac Nozzle Extension hardware for Terran R. As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the manufacturing trades and then develop the processes for fabricating, testing, and delivering Aeon-R Nozzle Extension hardware to the vehicle for integration. With a focus on manufacturability and integration, you will serve as the primary point of contact between the manufacturing and design teams as we develop and optimize Aeon-R hardware, ensuring that as-built hardware meets all aspects of the intended design. You will project-manage a wide variety of hardware in varying states of their manufacturing lifecycle, as well as develop processes and procedures for post-processing printed parts and recommend design adaptations to improve reliability and throughput. You have the passion, tenacity, and resolve to work through challenging issues unique to 3D printed and machined components.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of direct experience working with thrust chamber assemblies or related hardware
• Manufacturing Process Experience: Welding, Sheet Forming, Machining, Additive
• Ability to effectively investigate, resolve and screen hardware non-conformances
• Ability to work with and train technicians
• Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and industry specifications

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with weld engineering, including joint design, process qualification, and NDE
• Familiarity with forgings and related inspection techniques
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup, high-mix manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results leading complex manufacturing development projects from conceptual development through qualification / early production

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 here.

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.