# Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer, PBF

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5accf26c-66e2-4fb6-b45c-500d1cb6e584

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 132000 – 198000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the development and production of 3D-printed rocket engine components using laser powder bed fusion technology, managing the complete lifecycle from design feedback through qualified manufacturing. It suits experienced aerospace manufacturing engineers who excel at solving novel technical problems, driving cross-functional collaboration, and scaling manufacturing processes under tight timelines.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Design of Experiments (DOE), Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Statistical Process Control (SPC)

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
- 4+ years metal additive manufacturing experience, specifically laser powder bed fusion
- Deep understanding of L-PBF process controls and manufacturing qualification logic
- Experience owning AM products through full lifecycle including post-processing
- Experience developing, analyzing, and certifying AM parts for aerospace production
- Proficiency with post-processing techniques including heat treatment, HIP, and machining
- Experience leading complex technical investigations and driving cross-functional decisions
- Ability to influence and align engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams
- Strong technical communication across specifications, risk narratives, and executive presentations

## Nice to have

- EOS M-series or M4K production platform experience
- Aerospace flight hardware background
- AS9100 certification experience
- Qualification campaign and M&P release process experience
- High-rate manufacturing ramp-up experience
- NDI/NDE methods knowledge including CT, X-ray, ultrasonic testing
- Statistical process control, design of experiments, or metallurgical analysis expertise
- CT and inspection data analysis capability
- Thermal processing knowledge or supplier technical management experience
- Jira, MES/ERP systems, Power BI, Tableau, Python, or Minitab proficiency

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8615699002?gh_jid=8615699002