Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanisms Build & Test

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team in Long Beach. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of mechanisms for the Terran R rocket, driving assembly and test efforts while collaborating across various engineering teams. You will be pivotal in shaping the future of aerospace technology through hands-on problem-solving and mentoring junior engineers. With a commitment to transparency in compensation and a focus on employee growth, this position promises a rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Generous PTO

Sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware manufacturing and testing.
• Proficiency in machining, assembly, and electrical checkouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanized subassembly from design to integration on the launch vehicle.
• Mentor junior engineers and support production personnel.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

GD&T

DFMEA/PFMEA

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanisms Build & Test

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. 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.

The Mechanisms Manufacturing team at Relativity Space is currently in the design release and New Product Introduction phase for Terran R. Unique to Relativity, you will get to work across many teams to iterate and support development of the vehicle program.

About the Role:

• Own a major mechanized subassembly and its child components from design release through test and successful integration onto the Terran R launch vehicle.
• Drive the assembly’s build and test effort through design integration, part sourcing, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build and test work order creation, and specification authoring.
• Support workcenter development by considering assembly and test operations, safety, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and company operational goals.
• Provide hands-on support to the shop floor and production personnel, promptly addressing any issues that arise and offering upstream feedback to drive design for manufacturability.
• Analyze and disposition recurring manufacturing discrepancies and lead multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of critical thinking and imaginative problem-solving, constantly challenging the established norms in engineering and manufacturing, and pushing the boundaries to achieve efficient production throughout workcenter.
• Mentor junior manufacturing engineers, providing guidance to support technical and professional development.

About You:

• BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering with 5+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience authoring work instructions and/or test procedures to build and test interdisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Extensive experience leading, executing and managing large process and/or quality improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in at least 2 of the following: machining, precision drilling, mechanical fastening, pneumatic and/or electromechanical assembly, electrical and/or pneumatic functional checkouts, integrated testing, tooling design and fab, subassembly workcenter development.

Nice to haves but not required:

• New product introduction of an aerospace hardware system into a manufacturing, test, and production system with proven success.
• Working knowledge of rocket subsystems including structures, mechanisms, high pressure gas systems and/or avionics.
• Expert understanding GD&T and drafting principles.
• Experience in capacity analyses, DFMEA/PFMEA, value stream mapping.

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!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

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