Relativity Space
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Stage Machining
$122K–$182K
Long Beach, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years progressive and related experience required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.
About the job
Owns and improves large-scale machining operations and processes for Terran R structures, from new product introduction through prototype and flight builds.
What you'll do
- Share ownership of large CNC mill and VTL operations; introduce new products and improve high-volume work.
- Create and standardize machining work instructions, specifications, tooling, and processes for new 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.
- 4+ years progressive and related experience.
- 3D and 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M; NX preferred.
- Direct experience with CNC milling and turning across multiple materials; understanding of G-code and machine setup.
Nice to have
- Aluminum and large-part (>6’) experience; designing workholding for complicated machining operations.
- Aerospace hardware new product introduction or project management in a fast-paced environment.
Pay
$122,000 — $182,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CNC milling, CNC turning, G-code, NX, ASME Y14.5M
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