Relativity Space
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Senior Materials and Processes Engineer, Advanced Structures

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Company Overview:

Relativity is the first and only company to automate aerospace manufacturing by integrating intelligent robotics, software, and proprietary metal 3D printing technology. Disrupting 60 years of aerospace, Relativity offers a radically simplified supply chain, building a rocket with 100x fewer parts in less than 60 days. Our long-term goal is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.  

Team:

At Relativity, we re-imagine the way rockets are built and flown. The Materials and Processes Team plays a crucial role in this mission by evaluating and improving the materials that make our rockets. We are searching for a Senior Materials and Processes Engineer, Advanced Structures who will be responsible for serving as the primary M&P focal for all engineering activities on the launch vehicle structures product line.

What you’ll do:

  • Serve as the primary M&P focal for all engineering activities on the launch vehicle structures product line
  • Select, qualify, and implement conventional and novel materials and processes
  • Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards across the company
  • Draft and execute statistically driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns
  • Support failure analysis and non-conformance resolution activities
  • Interface with:
    • R&D staff to identify, define, and fill technology gaps
    • Laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes
    • Designers to support design and drawing reviews
    • Manufacturing engineering to improve processes, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate operations
    • Quality assurance to facilitate specification compliance validation
    • Supply chain management to evaluate and audit suppliers
    • Leadership to elevate risks and overcome roadblocks

What you need to know:

  • Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or a related field
  • 4+ years of professional experience with structural aerospace materials and processes
  • Foundational understanding of metallurgical principles (e.g. structure-property relationships, basic thermodynamics and kinetics)

Nice to haves but not required:

  • 7-30 years of professional experience with structural aerospace materials and processes
  • Thorough understanding of aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and Fe/Ni/Co-based superalloy metallurgy
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of metallic joining processes
  • Understanding of cryogenic material properties
  • Familiarity with non-destructive evaluation techniques and limitations
  • Experience performing LOX/LNG compatibility assessments
  • Proven track record developing and executing corrosion control measures
  • Solid background in design of experiments and statistical process control
  • Highly accountable and execution-focused
  • Comfortable supporting interdisciplinary teams as the sole source of M&P knowledge, guidance, and restrictions
  • Desire to guide and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Wholistic and inclusive approach to people/team/culture development
  • Capable of balancing impartiality with respect for others’ viewpoints

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.

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


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What are Relativity Space Perks + Benefits

Relativity Space Benefits Overview

We are committed to our team member's health, well-being, and growth!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
We provide 5 tiers of coverage through Anthem--2 of which are almost completely free for employees.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Relativity Space provides equity to all full time employees, vesting over a 4 year period.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
We partner with Carrot Fertility
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Relativity Space offers 20 days of PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Relativity Space has quarterly off sites reviews, monthly celebration dinners, and regular social events
Free snacks and drinks
A wide variety of snacks are provided
Some meals provided
Weekly lunches for lunch and learn, all hands, and new hire lunches are provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Bi-weekly happy hours/socials
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Every other week, we host a lunch and learn to get learn about the exciting work other teams are doing!
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Employees receive a $500 learning stipend per calendar year. This stipend provides our employees with the opportunity to develop their professional skills. They may use this stipend to attend seminars, conferences, educational courses, webinars, or receive coaching.

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