PROPULSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER II

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Relativity Space - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Long Beach, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Propulsion Integration Engineer at Relativity Space will play a crucial role in the development and manufacturing processes of the Aeon-R hardware for the Terran-R vehicle. This position requires a high degree of autonomy and initiative, serving as the main point of contact between manufacturing and design teams to ensure that the as-built hardware meets design specifications. The engineer will manage various hardware projects throughout their manufacturing lifecycle, focusing on manufacturability and optimizing processes for 3D printed parts.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop processes for the builds of major Aeon-R subassemblies and engine integration.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact between manufacturing and design teams.
• Project manage a wide variety of hardware in varying states of their manufacturing lifecycle.
• Develop processes and procedures for post-processing of 3D printed parts.
• Recommend design adaptations to improve reliability and throughput.
• Investigate, resolve, and screen hardware non-conformances.
• Drive failure investigation efforts, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Strong hands-on acumen with hardware.
• Ability to effectively investigate and resolve hardware non-conformances.
• Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis and structural proof testing.
• Experience with GD&T, CAD, and analysis tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a propulsion development program.
• Familiarity with a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Additive Manufacturing, Subtractive Manufacturing, and precision inspection techniques.
• Experience working with and managing vendors and external suppliers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Parental leave.
• PTO and sick leave policy.