Manufacturing Engineer II - Test & Launch Structures

About this role

Relativity Space seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead test and launch structure fabrication and integration for the Terran R rocket at Cape Canaveral. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize manufacturing processes, coordinate vendor work, and ensure designs meet tolerance and manufacturability requirements in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

What you'll do

• Lead fabrication and integration efforts for test and launch structures, including vendor coordination and full process ownership
• Evaluate and implement optimal manufacturing solutions in collaboration with test and launch design engineers
• Select techniques and processes that achieve design tolerances while managing precision tooling and ground support equipment
• Support structural build projects including lifting, rigging, integration, and proof testing activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (fluids, civil, electrical, mechanical) to develop integration strategies
• Provide input on and approve designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

What they're looking for

• CAD software (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Structural fabrication and assembly processes
• In-field fabrication techniques (line boring, match drilling, milling, metrology)
• Tolerance analysis and precision measurement
• Technical problem-solving and failure analysis
• Project coordination and vendor management
• Knowledge of lifting, rigging, and integration procedures
• Proof testing and structural validation

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge rocket launch vehicle development
• Exposure to all major aspects of Terran R at launch operations
• High autonomy and ownership across the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with world-class aerospace engineering teams
• Located at Cape Canaveral—historic launch site with immediate project visibility
• Opportunity to shape manufacturing processes and culture from early stages

Likely interview questions

• Describe your experience with structural fabrication and assembly—what specific techniques have you used to achieve tight tolerances?
• Walk us through a challenging integration project you supported. What obstacles did you encounter and how did you solve them?