Full-Time

Structures Manufacturing Engineer II

Mechanical Assembly

Posted on 9/19/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$110k - $140kAnnually

Mid

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline with 4+ years progressive and related experience required
  • 3D & 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
  • Working knowledge of primary vehicle structures, machining, assembly process, & tooling
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T
  • Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
Responsibilities
  • Own/Co-Own a major primary structure assembly and its child subassemblies from design release through ATP Test—lay out the build flow to ensure an efficient, high-quality product flow capable of scaling with time.
  • Collaborate closely with a diverse team of engineers specializing in design, manufacturing, and reliability, as well as internal production teams and external vendors, leveraging their collective expertise to drive progress.
  • Generate the mBOMs, CONOPS, build schedule, and maintain throughout the development process.
  • Create work instructions, specifications, and best practices across multiple high-fidelity processes. Help standardize processes across the manufacturing team.
  • Help establish the stations within the inaugural work cell by considering assembly operations, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and rate targets.
  • Support the shop floor through live issue resolution and provide upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology.
  • Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback to structures teams during the development phase and through the first prototype and flight builds.
  • Develop strong working relationships with both Engineering and Factory Development teams to ensure all company objectives can be reached.

Relativity Space produces and launches 3D printed reusable rockets, serving clients that need to send payloads into space, such as satellites. They use advanced 3D printing techniques to simplify rocket production, reduce costs, and shorten build times. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed for medium-to-heavy lift capabilities and emphasizes reusability and efficiency. The company aims to provide cost-effective launch services while advancing aerospace manufacturing.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Relativity Space secured a multiyear contract with Intelsat for satellite launches.
  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Relativity an $8.7 million contract for additive manufacturing research.
  • Growing demand for eco-friendly methane-fueled rockets aligns with Relativity's technology.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Firefly Aerospace could impact Relativity's market share.
  • The Terran 1's engine failure raises concerns about technical reliability.
  • Delays in Terran R development could affect the Intelsat contract.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to build rockets with 100x fewer parts.
  • The Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space integrates AI and robotics for software-defined manufacturing.

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Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

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