Manufacturing Engineer II Thrust Chamber Assembly

4 weeks ago


Long Beach CA USA, United States Relativity Space Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Relativity Space. As a key member of our Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes for our Aeon-R Thrust Chamber Assembly hardware.

Your primary focus will be on ensuring the manufacturability and integration of our Aeon-R hardware, working closely with the design team to develop and optimize hardware designs. You will also be responsible for project-managing a wide variety of hardware in varying states of their manufacturing lifecycle, as well as developing processes and procedures for post-processing printed parts and recommending design adaptations to improve reliability and throughput.

This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of our next-generation rocket. If you have a passion for manufacturing, a strong background in engineering, and excellent problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply.

About You
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field
  • 3+ years of direct experience working with thrust chamber assemblies or related hardware
  • Manufacturing Process Experience: Welding, Sheet Forming, Machining, Additive
  • Project Management: Leadership, Scheduling, Organization, Risk Management, & Communication
  • Strong hands-on acumen with hardware
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience with Siemens NX or other CAD and analysis tools
  • Experience with Tooling design, including conceptualization, modeling and drafting, and detailed analysis
  • Experience with Vendor / Supplier Management
About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a leading aerospace company that is revolutionizing the space industry with its innovative approach to manufacturing and launch. We are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices and offer a competitive salary and equity package, as well as a generous vacation policy and annual L&D stipend.

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.



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