Sr Engineer - Materials & Processes Engineering, Structural Composites

Company Overview:  

A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets. Our unique approach enables rapid product iteration, allowing us to push the boundaries of what's possible today and unlock the full potential of 3D printing for tomorrow. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

Team:  

At Relativity, we re-imagine the way rockets are built and flown. The Materials and Processes Engineering Team plays a crucial role in this mission by evaluating and improving the materials that make our rockets. We are searching for a Materials Engineer, Non-Metallics who will serve as the technical lead for the entire Terran-R launch vehicle ecosystem.

What you’ll do: 

• Research, trade, and select composite material and processes for structural applications
• Identify qualification envelopes, form test plans, and execute characterization campaigns
• 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 technology gaps
  • Laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes
  • Designers to support materials selection, allowables development, and analysis
  • Manufacturing engineering to improve processes, troubleshoot issues and facilitate operations
  • Quality assurance to drive specification compliance and process audits
  • Product engineering to lead failure analyses and root cause and corrective action campaigns
  • Leadership to elevate risks and overcome roadblocks

What you need to know:  

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience relevant to the competencies listed below
• (role leveling is flexible – please see the generic Engineer II and Staff postings)
• A strong 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, and team growth and development

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Experience with carbon fiber reinforced structural composite material and process systems
• Prior knowledge of structural composite characterization, testing standards, and processing
• Experience developing composite design allowables (e.g. CMH-17)
• Expertise in statistical experimental design and process control

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more! 

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.