Relativity Space

Manufacturing Engineer II - Test & Launch Structures

Relativity Space$104K — $156K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent practical experience accepted.
  • 2+ years supporting manufacturing activities like structural builds and precision tooling.
  • Proficient in CAD software like NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
  • Experience in full life-cycle structural build projects including integration and proof testing.
  • Familiar with fabrication techniques to achieve tight tolerances in structural systems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Test and Launch engineers to optimize manufacturing solutions.
  • Lead fabrication and integration efforts, including vendor coordination.
  • Own integration processes while ensuring design tolerances are met.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop integration strategies.
  • Select appropriate techniques and processes for manufacturability.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave benefits.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
Full Job Description
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. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what's already been done, this is where it happens.

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.

About You:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing activities related to structural builds, precision tooling, ground support equipment, or similar hardware.
  • Experience using CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools.
  • Experience supporting partial or full life-cycle structural build projects, including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing.
  • Working knowledge of in-field fabrication techniques, such as line boring, match drilling, milling operations, and metrology used to achieve tight tolerances in structural systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues, evaluate options, and support effective manufacturing or integration solutions.

Nice to haves but not required:
  • 3+ years of experience in a partial or full life-cycle design engineering role.
  • Experience applying AFSPCMAN 91-710 or similar range safety, launch, or aerospace compliance requirements.
  • Experience working on projects with Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, NASA, or similar government or aerospace customers.
  • Experience designing, analyzing, or supporting fabrication of large steel, aluminum, or similar structural systems.
  • Experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms, or moving assemblies.
  • Experience checking engineering drawings and reviewing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$104,000-$156,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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