Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Fluids Assemblies

The role

This person will own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery for vehicle sub-systems. They will develop build flows, work instructions, and test procedures to scale the workcenter.

What you will do

• Own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery for vehicle sub-systems
• Develop and release detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures
• Support first article builds focusing on manufacturability, repeatability, and quality
• Provide hands-on floor support during build and test
• Coordinate across design, supply chain, production, and test teams
• Contribute to the development of long-term manufacturing systems and infrastructure

Required qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing or integration environment
• Skilled at investigating hardware issues, resolving non-conformances, and driving root cause analysis
• Familiar with general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks
• Comfortable interfacing across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams
• Self-starter who can define and roll out new processes from scratch
• Proficient in GD&T, CAD, and basic design or test analysis
• Experience in at least two of the following: LOX cleanliness, leak checking, sensor checkouts, tube bending, tool design, crane operations, or subassembly builds

Nice to have

• Experience supporting new aerospace product introduction or transitioning hardware from prototype to production
• Experience directly authoring and executing test procedures, including acting as a test conductor
• Familiarity with hazardous operations, fluid system safety, or test execution involving pressurized or high-risk environments
• Experience in a fast-paced and lean environment, including direct vendor engagement, tool development, or leading a small team

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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.