Senior Propulsion Integration Engineer, Relativity Space

$130-166k

+ Equity

Mid and Senior level
Los Angeles

Office located in Long Beach, CA

Relativity Space

Aerospace manufacturer of 3D printed rockets

Open for applications

Relativity Space

Aerospace manufacturer of 3D printed rockets

501-1000 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingDeep TechAerospace

Open for applications

$130-166k

+ Equity

Mid and Senior level
Los Angeles

Office located in Long Beach, CA

501-1000 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingDeep TechAerospace

Company mission

To upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.

Role

Who you are

  • A high degree of autonomy and initiative is required
  • Degree in engineering or related technical field and 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong hands-on acumen with hardware
  • Ability to effectively investigate, resolve and screen hardware non-conformances
  • Ability to drive failure investigation efforts, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action(s)
  • Knowledge of general assembly and test procedures, including tolerance stack-up analysis, structural proof testing and pressurized leak checks
  • Experience with GD&T, CAD, and analysis tools including tool design

Desirable

  • Experience working in a propulsion development program
  • Familiarity with a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment, working hands-on with hardware
  • Experience in Additive Manufacturing, Subtractive Manufacturing, Machining, and associate precision inspection techniques
  • Experience working with and managing vendors and external suppliers to get parts made quickly and reliably

What the job involves

  • The engine manufacturing department's mission is to product high performing products & manufacturing systems by continuously innovating on cost, quality, and lead time
  • Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety we support the Terran R program
  • We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing new manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately building engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our first launch
  • Our team's highlights from the last 6 months include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing, building and testing over 50 valves of 26 different iterations, and implementing large scale process improvements along the way
  • We are looking for a talented Propulsion Integration Engineer who will contribute to the development of Aeon-R hardware and manufacturing processes for the Terran-R vehicle
  • As a Propulsion Integration Engineer, you will own and develop the processes for the builds of major Aeon-R subassemblies an engine integration
  • With a focus toward manufacturability, you will serve as the main point-of-contact between the manufacturing and design teams as we develop and optimize Aeon-R hardware and packaging, ensuring as-built hardware meets all aspects of the intended design
  • You will project manage a wide variety of hardware in varying states of their manufacturing lifecycle
  • You will develop processes and procedures for post-processing of 3D printed parts and recommend design adaptations to improve reliability and throughput
  • You have the passion, tenacity and resolve to work through challenging issues unique to 3D printed and machined components
  • This role requires a high degree of cross functionality between design, manufacturing, and test teams

Our take

Relativity Space has set out to build humanity’s multiplanetary future with its innovative 3D printed rockets. The company is at the forefront of software-defined manufacturing, combining 3D printing, AI, and autonomous robotics to create the “factory of the future.” By utilizing 3D printing, Relativity has simplified its supply chain, building rockets in less than 60 days that require 100x fewer parts.

The company has completed its flagship Terran 1 rocket and has begun its initial round of test flights. While the first launches technically failed, as the rocket failed to reach orbit, the attempt is still classified as a resounding success as the rocket managed the highest stress state inflicted on the rocket, Max-Q. The company is set to test the Terran 1 rocket again, before moving on to its Terran R rocket. While the company faces competition against SpaceX, Relativity Space’s cheaper and accelerated building process is well set to be a fierce competitor.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

9% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Nov 2023

$20m

SERIES F

Jun 2021

$650m

SERIES E

Total funding: $1.4bn

Company benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Additional stipend for employee wellness
  • 401(k)
  • Equity
  • 11 company holidays & generous PTO
  • Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
  • Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
  • $2,000 annual learning stipend
  • Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences

Company values

  • AUDACITY - Challenge convention in pursuit of an expansive future
  • RELENTLESSNESS - Focus on achieving intentionally meaningful results
  • WONDER - Approach the world with awe and a deep desire to create
  • HUMANITY - Expand possibilities for the human experience in this world – and beyond

Company HQ

Long Beach, CA

Leadership

Tim Ellis

(Co-Founder & CEO)

They are part of the National Space Council Users Advisory Group for The White House. Held a variety of positions at BLUE ORIGIN before Relativity Space was accepted into the YC W16 batch.

Jordan Noone

(Co-Founder)

Former CTO of the company. Co-founder and current Executive Chairman at KittyCAD, and Co-Founder & General Partner at Embedded Ventures.

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