Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Test & Launch Structures
About The Team
The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace.
About The Role
In this role, you will work closely with Test and Launch design engineers to evaluate and implement optimal manufacturing and integration solutions. You will lead fabrication and integration efforts, including coordination with third-party vendors and full ownership of integration processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including fluids, civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines—to develop effective integration strategies. You'll also be responsible for selecting techniques and processes that meet design tolerances, while providing input on and approving designs for manufacturability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related discipline) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience manufacturing with a focus on structural builds, precision tooling, or ground support equipment
- Experience with CAD (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA)
- Experience with partial or full life-cycle ownership of small to large structural build projects including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing
- Experience or working knowledge of in-field fabrication techniques including welding, line boring, match drilling, milling operations and metrology required to achieve tight tolerance with structural systems
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in a partial or full cycle design engineering role
- Experience working with AFSPCMAN 91-710
- Experience Working with DOD, USAF, and NASA
- Experience with large steel/aluminum structures
- Experience with mechanical systems and mechanisms
- Experience checking drawings and reviewing GD&T
Skills
- Nice To Haves But Not Required
7+ years of experience in a partial or full cycle design engineering role
Experience working with AFSPCMAN 91-710
Experience Working with DOD, USAF, and NASA
Experience with large steel/aluminum structures
Experience with mechanical systems and mechanisms
Experience checking drawings and reviewing GD&T
Pay
Hiring Range: $122,000—$167,000 USD
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!