About the Role
Be the M&P owner of reusable Terran-R products, engineering disciplines, and materials
Qualify materials and products for flight + reuse
Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards
Drive statistically-driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns
Interface with
Materials engineering staff to identify, define, and fill critical materials & technology gaps
Laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes
Design Engineers for product materials selection, allowables development, analysis, qualification, flight, failure analysis, and reuse
Manufacturing Engineers to reduce cost + rate while maintaining needed performance for products
Quality assurance to facilitate specification compliance validation
Relativity + Customer Fracture Control Boards to achieve vehicle reuse
Company Leadership to elevate risks and power through roadblocks
About You
Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
1+ years of relevant materials engineering experience
Leveling is flexible and will be adjusted for candidates with more experience
Experience with general M&P activities, such as material selection, qualification, damage tolerance, inspections, risk assessments, and failure analysis
A core commitment to accountability, collaboration, and execution
A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company
An authentic, introspective, and inclusive mindset towards technical, interpersonal, team growth, and development
Passion to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment on constantly iterating Terran-R products + processes, driving big impact on critical program needs as we ramp manufacturing rate + achieve reuse
Nice to haves, but not required
Demonstrated ownership, impact, and detail-oriented work with aerospace products and their materials and processes
Experience with M&P activities such as material selection, qualification, damage tolerance, corrosion, hardware inspections, risk assessments, non-destructive evaluation, fracture control, and failure analysis
Knowledge through hands-on experience of metallic special processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, forging, rolling, extrusions heat treating, welding, coatings, passivation, and refurbishment
Knowledge through hands-on experience with aerospace metallics (aluminum, steel, nickel, and titanium alloys) and non-metallics (structural composites, adhesives, sealants, TPS, coatings)
Experience with statistical experimental design and data analysis
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range
$90,000—$136,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
