About the Role
Define and own our material and process qualification framework end to end, from technology development to material qualification to part verification.
Lead a multi-stakeholder effort across Manufacturing, Welding, Quality, Design, Programs, and Business Development, aligning teams through influential leadership and clear technical rationale.
Own the process qualification roadmap: where we are, where we need to be, what work closes the gap, and what to fund next.
Make the team better. Build the standards, templates, and methods that let other engineers qualify materials faster and more consistently.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a closely related engineering field. MS preferred. 8+ years in manufacturing
Track record of building or substantially improving a qualification, process control, or quality framework used by multiple teams.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work without direct authority and to align engineering, quality, and business stakeholders on a decision.
Proven ability to build and present to technical audiences, executive leadership, and customers, including defending qualification data and acceptance criteria. Writes detailed documentation and technical proposals that hold up to customer review.
Strong ability to review materials data (metallography, tensile, charpy impact, fatigue, chemistry), deduce failure modes and root causes, judge its impact on part performance and qualification, and propose process and material solutions.
Nice to Haves
Additive (DED or wire-arc) or welding procedure qualification experience in a regulated industry.
Experience with defense or naval qualification requirements and ISO9001 quality systems.
Experience building a maturity model or gated readiness process (MRL/TRL-style).
Experience with copper alloys, nickel alloys, or mild steels.
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
$150,000—$226,000 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.
