Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II, Combustion Devices

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Relativity Space - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Long Beach, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At Relativity Space, we are on a mission to revolutionize the aerospace industry through innovative manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technology. As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in the scaling and optimization of our Aeon-R combustion device manufacturing, as well as the development of manufacturing processes for the Terran-R vehicle. This position requires a high degree of autonomy and initiative, as you will be responsible for owning the manufacturing trades and developing 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, working collaboratively to optimize the Aeon-R architecture and scale manufacturing operations. Your ability to thrive in a startup environment and drive your own projects to completion will be essential for success in this role. You will be expected to tackle challenging issues unique to 3D printed and machined components, ensuring that hardware meets all aspects of the intended design with a focus on manufacturability and quality improvement. In this role, you will also develop processes and procedures for post-processing of 3D printed parts and recommend design adaptations to enhance reliability and throughput. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our manufacturing operations, helping to shape the future of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the scaling and optimization of Aeon-R combustion device manufacturing.
• Develop manufacturing processes for the Terran-R vehicle.
• Own the manufacturing trades and develop processes for fabricating, testing, and delivering critical Aeon-R hardware and subassemblies.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact between manufacturing and design teams to optimize Aeon-R architecture.
• Drive projects to completion while working in a startup environment.
• Investigate and resolve hardware non-conformances and drive failure investigation efforts.
• Train technicians and provide design feedback to improve product manufacturability.
• Develop processes and procedures for post-processing of 3D printed parts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of direct experience working with combustion devices or related hardware.
• Ability to effectively investigate, resolve and screen hardware non-conformances.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis and structural proof testing.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and industry specifications.
• Experience with Siemens NX or other CAD and analysis tools for tooling design.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a propulsion development program with a track record of delivering results in complex manufacturing development projects.
• Experience designing and implementing complex pressurized fluid testing procedures for engine components.
• Experience working with additively manufactured engine hardware.
• Experience with Vendor / Supplier Management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Annual learning and development stipend.