Manufacturing Engineer II - Test & Launch Structures
Relativity Space · Cape Canaveral, Florida
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
- high 286 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
- Hiring momentum
- 498 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.
About this role
As a Manufacturing Engineer II at Relativity Space, you will collaborate with design engineers to optimize manufacturing and integration solutions for the Terran R rocket. Your responsibilities include leading fabrication efforts, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring designs are manufacturable while working with cross-functional teams on integration strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the launch process and contribute to the evolution of aerospace technology.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing activities related to structural builds, precision tooling, ground support equipment, or similar hardware
- Experience using CAD software such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools
- Experience supporting partial or full life-cycle structural build projects, including lifting and rigging, integration, and proof testing
- Working knowledge of in-field fabrication techniques, such as line boring, match drilling, milling operations, and metrology used to achieve tight tolerances in structural systems
- Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues, evaluate options, and support effective manufacturing or integration solutions
Nice to have
- 3+ years of experience in a partial or full life-cycle design engineering role
- Experience applying AFSPCMAN 91-710 or similar range safety, launch, or aerospace compliance requirements
- Experience working on projects with Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, NASA, or similar government or aerospace customers
- Experience designing, analyzing, or supporting fabrication of large steel, aluminum, or similar structural systems
- Experience with mechanical systems, mechanisms, or moving assemblies
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
Worth weighing
- Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida
- No salary listed beyond the hiring range of $104,000 — $156,000 USD
- Stack and technology specifics are not detailed, which may affect the role's appeal for those seeking modern tech exposure
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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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