Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Turbomachinery

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Relativity Space as a Turbomachinery Engineer to be at the forefront of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing. You will play a critical role in producing components for innovative rocket engines, thriving in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to shape the future of space exploration.

Benefits

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Competitive salary and equity

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures.
• Experience with tooling design and CAD analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce components for the fuel and oxidizer turbopumps.
• Own the manufacturing trades for delivering Aeon-R hardware.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize turbomachinery architecture.

Skills

Turbopump assembly procedures

Fluids Testing

Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

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. 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:

As a Turbomachinery Engineer, you will produce components and assemblies for the fuel and oxidizer turbopumps of the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines. As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will own the manufacturing trades and then develop the processes for fabricating, testing, and delivering critical Aeon-R hardware and subassemblies. You will serve as the main point-of-contact between the manufacturing and design teams as we optimize Aeon-R architecture and scale manufacturing operations. To be successful in this role, you should thrive in ambiguity and be able to drive your projects to completion. You must have the passion, tenacity, and resolve to work through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps and additively manufactured hardware. We seek someone multifaceted, capable of working at the interfaces of design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery. Ideally, you have experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment, having completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary groups.

About You:

• Degree in engineering or related technical field and 12+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
• Manufacturing Process Experience: Fluids Testing, Machining, Additive
• Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks
• Experience with Siemens NX or other CAD and analysis tools
• Experience with Tooling design, including conceptualization, modeling, drafting, and detailed analysis

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience working with additively manufactured engine hardware
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and industry specifications
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience working in a flight 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.

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: $155,000—$197,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.