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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Components
Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA · full time · Senior
$122,000 – $182,000
Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads manufacturing engineering for rocket engine components at an aerospace startup, owning process development from design through production ramp-up. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers with propulsion knowledge who thrive in fast-paced environments and can bridge 3D printing, machining, and supplier quality management.
Our summary, not Relativity Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering or related experience
- Foundational knowledge of propulsion systems, mechanics of materials, and thermal-fluid systems
- Ability to work hands-on with technicians and write work instructions and process plans
- Vendor management experience including selection, defect disposition, and quality management
- Proficiency with additive and subtractive manufacturing, precision inspection, and GD&T
- Experience with CAD tools for tooling design
Nice to have
- Experience in propulsion development programs
- Experience transitioning products from development to high-volume production
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining, welding, and high-pressure testing
- Experience writing formal process specifications and manufacturing standards