Relativity Space · 11 hours ago
Staff Materials & Processes Engineer, Structural Composites
Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today's launch capacity needs and future innovations. The Staff Materials & Processes Engineer will research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications, while collaborating with various teams to enhance design, manufacturing, and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience relevant to the competencies listed below
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
Preferred
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
Leveling is flexible – please see other posting levels for expectations
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
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