Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, Structural Composites

Tbwa Chiat/Day - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Long Beach, CA

About the position

The Metallics M&P Engineer at Relativity Space will be responsible for overseeing the materials and processes related to structural composites on the Terran-R vehicle. This role involves researching and selecting materials, developing technical specifications, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful implementation of material-process systems. The engineer will play a crucial role in driving innovation in aerospace technology and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a responsible M&P engineer for structural composites on the Terran-R vehicle.
• Research, trade, and select conventional and novel materials and processes for various demanding applications.
• Identify qualification criteria, test envelopes, and characterization campaigns.
• Author, implement, and maintain M&P requirements, technical specifications, and engineering work standards.
• Develop, control, and improve special processes.
• Drive statistically driven experimental design and process control initiatives.
• Interface with materials engineering staff to identify, define, and fill technology gaps.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes.
• Work with designers to drive materials selection, allowables development, and detailed analysis.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering to control processes, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate operations.
• Engage with quality assurance to disposition non-conformances and implement RCCAs.
• Specify vendor requirements, audit criteria, and process controls in collaboration with the supply chain.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause and corrective action campaigns with product engineering.
• Elevate risks and overcome roadblocks in collaboration with leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience relevant to materials science and engineering principles.
• A commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution.
• A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company.
• An authentic, introspective, and inclusive mindset toward technical, interpersonal, and team growth and development.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with carbon fiber reinforced structural composite material and process systems in launch vehicle or similar aerospace applications.
• Prior knowledge of composite design and allowables development (e.g. CMH-17).
• Understanding of composite joining techniques, inspection processes, and finishing techniques.
• Familiarity with key M&P engineering disciplines, such as fracture mechanics, fluid and environmental compatibility, descriptive & inferential statistics, and failure analysis.

Benefits

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