Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems & Soft Goods

Be the cognizant M&P engineer of thermal protection systems and non-metallic softgoods for Terran-R flight and reuse

Identify qualification envelopes, form test plans, execute characterization campaigns, and analyze data for flight qualification and usage

Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards

Drive statistically-driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns

Interface with:

Materials engineers to identify, define, and fill critical technology gaps through Relativity developed + commercially available materials

Laboratory staff to characterize materials and processes

Responsible Engineers to support materials selection, design and analysis, qualification, failure analysis, flight, and reuse

Manufacturing and TPS engineers to develop formulations, processes, troubleshoot issues, and enable cost & rate while maintaining required performance

Build reliability and supply chain to ensure compliance and reliability

Relativity + Customer Fracture Control Boards to achieve vehicle reuse

Leadership to develop technical roadmaps, elevate risks, and overcome roadblocks

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, chemistry, or related field

5+ years of experience relevant to the competencies listed below

Leveling is flexible – please see other posting levels for expectations

Experience with general M&P activities, such as material selection, process development, qualification, damage tolerance, inspections, risk assessments, and failure analysis

A core 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

Passion to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment on constantly iterating products + processes, driving impact on the Terran-R program as we ramp manufacturing rate + achieve reuse

Nice to haves, but not required:

Demonstrated ownership and impact of non-metallic materials and their application to aerospace products, such as:

Corks, foams, ceramics, and related thermal protection materials

Primers, paints, and coatings for corrosion, thermal, and electrical applications

Potting, staking, and conformal coats

Elastomeric gaskets and seals

Polymer-base material systems for non-structural and structural applications

Dry film lubricants and greases

Understanding of cryogenic and high temperature non-metallic material behavior

Prior work with non-metallic testing standards and procedures

Familiarity with contamination control and outgassing principles

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$124,000 — $186,000 USD

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.

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