Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems & Soft Goods

The role

You will be the cognizant M&P engineer for thermal protection systems and non-metallic softgoods for Terran-R flight and reuse. You will identify qualification envelopes, develop technical specifications, and interface with various engineering and manufacturing teams.

What you will do

• Be the cognizant M&P engineer of thermal protection systems and non-metallic softgoods for Terran-R flight and reuse
• Identify qualification envelopes, form test plans, execute characterization campaigns, and analyze data for flight qualification and usage
• Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards
• Drive statistically-driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns
• Interface with materials engineers to identify, define, and fill critical technology gaps
• Interface with laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes
• Support materials selection, design and analysis, qualification, failure analysis, flight, and reuse
• Develop formulations, processes, troubleshoot issues, and enable cost and rate with manufacturing and TPS engineers
• Build reliability and supply chain to ensure compliance and reliability
• Work with Relativity and Customer Fracture Control Boards to achieve vehicle reuse

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, chemistry, or related field
• 5+ years of experience relevant to the competencies listed below
• Experience with general M&P activities, such as material selection, process development, qualification, damage tolerance, inspections, risk assessments, and failure analysis
• A core commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution
• A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company
• An authentic, introspective, and inclusive mindset towards technical, interpersonal, and team growth and development
• Passion to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment on constantly iterating products and processes

Nice to have

• Demonstrated ownership and impact of non-metallic materials and their application to aerospace products, such as: Corks, foams, ceramics, and related thermal protection materials
• Primers, paints, and coatings for corrosion, thermal, and electrical applications
• Potting, staking, and conformal coats
• Elastomeric gaskets and seals
• Polymer-base material systems for non-structural and structural applications
• Dry film lubricants and greases
• Understanding of cryogenic and high temperature non-metallic material behavior
• Prior work with non-metallic testing standards and procedures
• Familiarity with contamination control and outgassing principles

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.