Manufacturing Engineer II

About the Role

• Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for the integration and test of flight hardware, including propulsion components, structural assemblies, fluid systems, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers to provide design for testability feedback, ensuring hardware is robust and efficient in the test environment.
• Support test technicians and test specialists on the floor by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions in real time.
• Coordinate with quality teams to ensure timely procurement and inspection of critical test components and verify all required calibrated equipment is in-date, documented on the work order, and available at time of use.
• Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) to ensure all hardware is test-ready and risks are mitigated prior to test execution.
• Analyze process performance, test timelines, and drive continuous improvement across test campaigns.
• Maintain capacity and demand plans for upcoming test articles and support equipment.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, test engineering, or process development for aerospace hardware.
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware builds in development and test environments.
• Familiarity with pressure systems, instrumentation, and fluid system assembly.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation including work instructions, test plans.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on environments with shifting priorities.

Nice to Haves But Not Required

• Experience supporting ATP, development, or qualification test campaigns.
• Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, cryogenic hardware, or propulsion test equipment.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and fluid schematics for system layout and planning.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems for tracking hardware and managing workflow.
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems.

Additional information

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.

Pay and benefits

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: $104,000—$156,000 USD

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