# Manufacturing Engineer I, Mechanisms

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/16d84438-638a-4bf7-8cc1-d755e8b0245b

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 90000 – 136000 USD per year

## Summary

This role develops manufacturing processes and manages assembly of complex mechanical systems for a reusable rocket, from design through production. It suits engineers who want hands-on ownership of hardware development in a fast-moving aerospace environment and can thrive with minimal supervision while bridging design, production, and quality teams.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Value Stream Mapping

## Required

- BS in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering
- 1+ years building and testing hardware in manufacturing
- Process development and work instruction authoring for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies
- Cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and production teams
- Leadership of large-scope process and quality improvement initiatives
- Autonomous work in fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Knowledge of at least 2 of: fastening/torquing, pneumatic/electromechanical assembly, electrical/pneumatic testing, tooling design, potting, plating, harness manufacturing, or complex machining

## Nice to have

- New product introduction experience for aerospace hardware from prototype to high-volume production
- Understanding of rocket subsystems including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure gas systems, or avionics
- Expert knowledge of GD&T and drafting principles
- Experience with capacity analyses, DFMEA/PFMEA, or value stream mapping

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8645578002?gh_jid=8645578002