Senior Cold Spray Process Engineer

Overview At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known. About the Team About the Team: The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturableengines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design throughproduction to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free fromtechnical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with aquarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team isnow exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for massproduction. About the Role Oversees cold spray daily operations Analyze and improve existing cold spray processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and repeatability Design and implement robust process controls to ensure consistent production quality Evaluate and integrate new equipment or technologies to support production repeatability and quality Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cold spray operations Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, and production, to ensure alignment on goals About You Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science 5+ years of experience with cold spray technology, thermal spray, or similar coating/deposition processes Experience applying knowledge of material behavior, powder metallurgy, and coating systems Experience with manufacturing scale-up principles, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies Experience using analytical tools for process evaluation and improvement Nice to have but not required Advanced degree in Materials Science or Engineering Hands-on experience with cold spray system operation and troubleshooting Knowledge of CAD software and process simulation tools Hands-on approach to problem-solving and ability to work in a dynamic team environment Passion for cold spray production for Aerospace/Space applications. 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