Relativity Space
Manufacturing Engineer II, Stage Machining
$104K–$156K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of progressive and related experience required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
About the job
Supports and improves machining operations and manufacturing processes for Terran R’s primary structures, from product introduction through prototype and flight builds.
What you'll do
- Share ownership of large mill and vertical turning lathe operations, introducing products and improving production work.
- Develop work instructions, specifications, best practices, tooling, and processes for machining work centers.
- Resolve shop-floor issues and provide design-for-manufacturing feedback in collaboration with engineering, production teams, and vendors.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical, or another engineering discipline.
- 3D and 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M.
- Direct experience with CNC milling and turning across multiple materials; understanding of G-code and machine setup.
- Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to work with engineering and manufacturing groups on process constraints and manufacturability.
Nice to have
- NX; aluminum and large-part machining (>6’); workholding design; aerospace hardware new product introduction; or project management experience.
- Extensive CNC milling, turning, and drilling experience across multiple materials.
Pay
$104,000 — $156,000 USD (hiring range; salary type not specified)
Tools
ASME Y14.5M, NX, CNC milling, CNC turning, G-code
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