Manufacturing Engineer jobs in California

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000

This role drives the manufacturing strategy for Relativity Space's Terran R rocket's primary structures, bridging design and production to solve complex assembly challenges at scale. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers who thrive in fast-paced aerospace environments and can translate technical expertise into factory improvements and streamlined processes.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves engineering the manufacturing processes for Relativity Space's Terran R rocket, specifically its primary structures. You'll bridge design and production by providing manufacturability feedback, optimizing assembly operations, and solving real-time production challenges as the company scales from prototype to flight builds.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $90,000 – $136,000

This role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for paint and thermal protection systems on Relativity's Terran R rocket, from initial design through production installation. It suits engineers with aerospace or advanced manufacturing experience who want to directly influence how complex hardware gets built at scale.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $143,000 – $215,000

This role leads the manufacturing of avionics systems for a commercial rocket, developing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with design teams to optimize hardware fabrication. It suits an experienced manufacturing engineer who has shipped complex electronics and wants hands-on ownership in a fast-moving aerospace company.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role owns the manufacturing and test process for rocket subassemblies from design through delivery, developing procedures and supporting first builds while coordinating across engineering and production teams. It suits someone with hands-on hardware experience who can solve real manufacturing problems, mentor technicians, and scale processes in a high-velocity aerospace environment.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $90,000 – $136,000

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.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $102,000 – $156,000

This role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for 3D-printed and machined rocket engine components, working hands-on with technicians and suppliers to scale production while maintaining quality and reliability. It suits engineers with propulsion or advanced manufacturing experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and want ownership over complex hardware challenges.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000

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.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

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.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves owning the development and production of metal 3D-printed rocket engine components, from design feedback through final manufacturing and quality control. It suits engineers with hands-on additive manufacturing experience who want to drive technical decisions on hardware that will fly to orbit.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves owning the manufacturing of rocket subassemblies from design through production, developing build procedures and test protocols while supporting first-article builds and scaling production processes. It suits engineers with hands-on hardware experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and can collaborate across design, manufacturing, and test teams to solve novel manufacturing challenges.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role manufactures critical turbopump components and assemblies for rocket engines at a commercial spaceflight company scaling up production. You'll work across design and manufacturing teams to optimize processes, solve novel problems in engine hardware fabrication, and take ownership of projects from concept through delivery.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

Lead a manufacturing engineering team developing flight-ready mechanisms and integrated sub-assemblies for Relativity's Terran R rocket, owning major mechanized assembly lines from design release through production. This role suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can provide hands-on technical leadership, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and drive scalable production processes in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $132,000 – $198,000

This role leads a manufacturing engineering team developing flight-ready mechanisms and integrated sub-assemblies for a reusable rocket program, handling everything from design release through production optimization. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can mentor teams, solve complex cross-functional problems, and drive scalable processes in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $143,000 – $215,000

This role leads manufacturing engineering for precision CNC machining of rocket components at a commercial spaceflight company, requiring you to develop process plans, drive manufacturability improvements, and guide design teams on feasibility. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers who want to see their work directly impact flight hardware while building out a state-of-the-art machine shop from the ground up.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000

This role involves creating manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation for precision machined rocket components, while working to improve production methods and advise on design manufacturability. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers who want hands-on involvement with flight-critical hardware at a rapidly scaling aerospace company.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $104,000 – $156,000

This role involves creating manufacturing process documentation, optimizing machining operations, and collaborating with design teams to improve manufacturability for precision rocket components. It suits engineers with machining experience who want to combine technical expertise with problem-solving on flight-critical hardware at a rapidly scaling aerospace manufacturer.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $130,000 – $194,000

This role owns the manufacturing engineering and integration of rocket engine and vehicle systems from design through delivery, balancing first-article builds with process development for scaled production. It suits someone with aerospace or complex hardware experience who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and building manufacturing systems from the ground up.

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Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $195,000 – $293,000

This role leads a supplier quality and development engineering team at a rocket manufacturer, establishing processes and managing supplier performance to ensure reliability at scale. It suits experienced engineering managers with aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing background who want to shape production systems from early stages.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000

This role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for rocket engine turbopumps at a commercial spaceflight company scaling toward production. You'll bridge design and manufacturing teams, solving novel problems in additively manufactured hardware while taking ownership of critical propulsion system assembly and testing.

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Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA · $109,000 – $163,000

This role involves owning hardware development from design through manufacturing and testing for rocket engine and vehicle systems, requiring hands-on floor support and process optimization to scale production. You'll work cross-functionally to solve manufacturing challenges, improve repeatability, and help build the systems that enable rapid rocket production.

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