Manufacturing Engineer I, Turbomachinery
About The Position
At Relativity Space, the Engine Manufacturing team delivers high-performance engines and develops manufacturing systems to improve cost, quality, and lead time. The team provides input on new hardware iterations and works with engineers on critical decisions for the Aeon R program. Having refined processes for development engines, the team is focused on producing flight engines at rate for Terran R. In this role, you will produce components and assemblies for the fuel and oxidizer turbopumps of the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines. You will own manufacturing trade studies and develop processes to fabricate, test, and deliver critical Aeon-R hardware and subassemblies. You will serve as the primary point of contact between manufacturing and design teams as they optimize Aeon-R architecture and scale manufacturing operations. Success requires self-direction, comfort with ambiguity, and persistence in resolving challenges involving rocket turbopumps and additively manufactured hardware. The role works across design, development, and analysis of turbomachinery and involves collaboration with multidisciplinary groups.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience with turbopump assembly procedures, including rotor balancing, interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks.
- Manufacturing process experience in fluids testing, machining, and additive manufacturing.
- Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing, and pressurized leak checks.
- Experience with Siemens NX or other CAD and analysis tools.
- Experience with tooling design, including conceptualization, modeling and drafting, and detailed analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with additively manufactured engine hardware.
- Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and industry specifications.
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment.
- Experience working in a flight development program.
Responsibilities
- Produce components and assemblies for fuel and oxidizer turbopumps for the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines.
- Own manufacturing trades and develop processes for fabricating, testing, and delivering Aeon-R hardware and subassemblies.
- Serve as the main point of contact between manufacturing and design teams.
- Contribute to optimizing Aeon-R architecture and scaling manufacturing operations.
- Work across the design, development, and analysis interfaces of turbomachinery.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
- Parental leave.
- Annual learning and development stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
