Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II

3 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the scaling and optimization of Aeon-R combustion device manufacturing, as well as the development of manufacturing processes for the Terran-R vehicle.

This role requires a high degree of autonomy and initiative, with a focus on owning the manufacturing trades and developing processes for fabricating, testing, and delivering critical Aeon-R hardware and subassemblies.

The successful candidate will serve as the main point-of-contact between the manufacturing and design teams, optimizing Aeon-R architecture and scaling manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing complex tooling and processes for manufacturing and testing engine components
  • Collaborating with design engineers to ensure hardware meets all aspects of the intended design, with a focus on manufacturability and quality
  • Investigating, resolving, and screening hardware non-conformances, and driving failure investigation efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective action(s)
  • Working with and training technicians, and providing design feedback that improves product manufacturability
  • Developing processes and procedures for post-processing of 3D printed parts, and recommending design adaptations to improve reliability and throughput

Requirements include:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field and 3+ years of direct experience working with combustion devices or related hardware
  • Ability to effectively investigate, resolve, and screen hardware non-conformances, and drive failure investigation efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective action(s)
  • Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and industry specifications
  • Experience with Siemens NX or other CAD and analysis tools to drive tooling design, including conceptualization, modeling, and drafting, and detailed analysis

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in a propulsion development program with a demonstrated track record of delivering results leading complex manufacturing development projects from conceptual development through qualification/early production
  • Experience designing and implementing complex pressurized fluid testing procedures for engine components
  • Experience working with additively manufactured engine hardware
  • Experience with Vendor/Supplier Management

Relativity Space offers a competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend, and more. 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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