Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer II

Turbopumps

Posted on 8/1/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$110k - $140kAnnually

+ Equity + PTO + Sick Leave + Parental Leave + Learning and Development Stipend

Mid

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
R
Requirements
  • Degree in engineering or related technical field and 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to effectively investigate and resolve hardware non-conformances and drive implementation of corrective actions
  • Ability to work with and train technicians in a hands-on hardware environment, writing work instructions, and process plans
  • Ability to provide design feedback that improves product manufacturability
  • Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks
  • Knowledge of turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks
Responsibilities
  • develop the assemblies for the fuel and oxidizer turbopumps of the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines
  • collaborate closely with the propulsion development and manufacturing teams to incorporate improvements into future designs
  • drive their own projects to completion
  • work through challenging issues unique to rocket turbopumps
  • work at the interfaces of design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets, catering to the growing demand for space infrastructure. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This approach allows Relativity Space to offer a competitive alternative in the aerospace market. Unlike traditional rocket manufacturers, their emphasis on reusability and innovative designs sets them apart. The company's goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective launch services, as demonstrated by their successful launch of Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object, into space.

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.
  • Relativity's expansion at Stennis Space Center will create 630 jobs, boosting local economy.

What critics are saying

  • Relativity abandoned the Terran 1 after a single test flight, raising reliability concerns.
  • Competition from Firefly Aerospace could impact Relativity's market share in reusable rockets.
  • The Terran R rocket, yet to be built, poses risks of delays or technical issues.

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 offers a radically simplified supply chain in aerospace 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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