Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, Valves

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering aerospace company on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of rocket technology and additive manufacturing. This role offers the chance to take ownership of hardware manufacturing for the innovative Terran R rocket valves. You will collaborate with a passionate team, driving continuous improvements in cost, quality, and lead time while designing advanced manufacturing processes. If you have a technical background and a passion for hands-on problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field. Be part of a mission that aims to expand the possibilities of human experience beyond Earth!

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in hardware manufacturing and testing.
• Strong project management skills and ability to resolve non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware manufacturing for Terran R valves in a fast-paced environment.
• Design tooling and fixtures for assembly and collaborate with engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Manufacturing Process Experience

Hands-on Hardware Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD tools

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.

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:

• Have end-to-end hardware manufacturing ownership of Terran R valves in a fast-paced, and sometimes ambiguous development environment.
• Create constantly improving manufacturing work instructions and lead manufacturing and production strategy for hardware.
• Investigate and resolve hardware non-conformances and drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Design tooling and fixtures for assembly and test.
• Collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, technicians, and internal machine shop for hardware development, manufacturing, test, and scalability for high volume production.
• Support component testing through development, qualification, and acceptance.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and a minimum of 5+ years' experience building, manufacturing, testing, or troubleshooting hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Project Management: Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Manufacturing Process Experience: Component testing and qualification, Machining, Additive.
• Ability to effectively investigate and resolve hardware non-conformances and drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Ability to work with and train technicians in a hands-on hardware environment, writing work instructions, and process plans for complex assemblies.
• Experience with Tooling design using Siemens NX or other CAD tools, including conceptualization, modeling and drafting, and detailed analysis.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Aerospace valve design or build experience
• Experience transitioning products from development to high volume production
• Experience with Vendor / Supplier Management
• Experience in start-up 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.

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.