Full-Time

Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$130k - $166kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
  • Experience with GD&T, 3D & 2D design/drafting skills (NX Preferred)
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage manufacturing workflows (PRR), BOMs, work instructions and specifications to ensure smooth production processes
  • Analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies, collaborating with the quality team on root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Own the full manufacturing lifecycle for assigned projects, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate delivery
  • Provide engineering support for design and process improvements, enhancing efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness for both new and existing products
  • Participate in design reviews to offer insights on manufacturability and ensure alignment with production capabilities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering and leadership teams to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing or automation
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles or certification in continuous improvement methodologies
  • Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle for managing production workflows and inventory
  • Knowledge of industry-specific standards or regulations, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 (for aerospace or defense industries)

Relativity Space produces and launches 3D printed reusable rockets, serving clients who 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 flagship 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 proving the viability of 3D printed rockets in the aerospace industry.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

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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.
  • Eric Schmidt's investment highlights confidence in Relativity's 3D-printed aerospace technology.

What critics are saying

  • Terran 1's failure to reach orbit may impact investor confidence.
  • Abandoning Terran 1 could lead to sunk costs and resource allocation issues.
  • Competition with SpaceX and Firefly may pressure Relativity to accelerate development timelines.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to reduce rocket parts by 100x.
  • Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a simplified supply chain with faster production times.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
The Times of India
Jan 9th, 2025
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt may have invested in this space startup that competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX

In 2023, Relativity launched its first rocket, the Terran 1, on a test flight that failed to reach orbit.

Jiemian
Jan 9th, 2025
谷歌前CEO施密特据悉投资3D打印火箭制造商Relativity|界面新闻 · 快讯

据报道,谷歌前首席执行官埃里克·施密特已向3D打印火箭制造商Relativity开展大笔投资。目前尚不清楚施密特的投资金额。该公司估值一度高达42亿美元。

MacMegaSite
Sep 4th, 2024
Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Dantech Services
Jul 2nd, 2024
Firefly is building fast and breaking things on path to a reusable rocket

Relativity Space, a well-funded private company based in California, is developing the partially reusable Terran R rocket after abandoning its smaller Terran 1 vehicle following just a single test flight.

K5 Global
May 31st, 2024
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SpaceNews
Apr 14th, 2024
Relativity Space wins $8.7 million U.S. Air Force contract for additive manufacturing research

Hicks said AFRL will work with Relativity on real-time flaw detection in large-format additive manufacturing.

Journal of Cyber Policy
Dec 19th, 2023
The Top eDiscovery Software Vendors According to the FeaturedCustomers Winter 2023 Customer Success Report Rankings

Market Leaders - DISCO, Everlaw, Exterro, Nuix, Onna, Relativity, and Smarsh were given the highest "Market Leader" award.

The Messenger
Oct 11th, 2023
3D-Printed Rockets Startup Bags Deal To Launch Intelsat Satellites

SpaceX rival Relativity Space has inked a deal with Intelsat, a storied communications satellite company started in the 1960s, to launch its satellites to space onboard a 3D-printed rocket that has yet to be built.

Bloomberg
Oct 11th, 2023
Relativity Space Inks Multiyear Launch Contract From Intelsat

Relativity Space Inc. , which builds mostly 3D-printed rockets, has won a multiyear contract to launch Intelsat satellites using its future Terran R rocket, the company said on Wednesday.

WJTV
Sep 8th, 2023
Relativity Space breaks ground on new test stand at Stennis Space Center

In October 2022, Relativity announced a $267 million expansion at Stennis that will create 630 jobs.