Act as a core member of a small team with passion for extreme environment materials innovation
Execute materials and process (M&P) prototyping, test coupon design, fabrication, testing, and documentation
Serve as the subject matter expert for troubleshooting high temperature composites and advanced heatshield processing challenges
Share hands-on knowledge and deep technical insights into material processing, machining, and testing to drive problem resolution across the team
Mentor and train new team members in mastering skills and processes; set and demonstrate high standards of quality and consistency
Assist the team on day-to-day lab operations to ensure overall mission success
About You:
Associate's Degree in Natural Science, Materials, or related field
10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace high temperature materials processing, coupon fabrication, and testing
Fast learner and self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
Skilled in composite panel layup fabrication, surface prep, and adhesives/bonding applications
Experienced in advanced heatshield composite processing and machining (e.g., vacuum infusion and cure process, furnace operation, using bandsaws and CNC machines)
Nice to haves but not required:
Experience operating thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing instruments such as DSC, LFA, TGA, Dilatometer, and Instron load frames to perform high precision testing
CAD and software skills
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:
$38.40 — $57.60 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
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