Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Components

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of aerospace technology! As a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of human spaceflight. You'll develop and optimize manufacturing processes for cutting-edge Aeon engines, ensuring they meet design specifications while enhancing reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into reality, all while contributing to the mission of building humanity's industrial base on Mars. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and creative environment!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering or related technical field.
• Ability to investigate and resolve hardware non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop processes for fabricating and testing Aeon engines.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Failure Investigation

Manufacturability

Training Technicians

3D Printing Processes

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Structural Proof Testing

Pressurized Leak Checks

Job description

Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Components

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 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.

About the Role:

As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will own and develop the processes for fabricating, testing, and integrating Aeon engines and their subassemblies. You will serve as the main point-of-contact between the manufacturing and design teams as we optimize and pioneer 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 meet all aspects of the intended design, with a focus towards 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 and ensure on-time delivery of hardware.

About You:

• Degree in engineering or related technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to effectively investigate, resolve and screen hardware non-conformances
• Ability to drive failure investigation efforts, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action(s)
• Ability to work with and train technicians
• Ability to work with vendors to get parts made quickly and reliably
• 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.

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.