Senior Cold Spray Process Engineer

About the Team:

The Propulsion team at Relativity is focused on developing and delivering highly performant and manufacturable engines for Terran R. Engineers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of their parts, from initial design through production to qualification and flight. The team fosters a culture of bottoms-up decision-making, free from technical gatekeeping, where ownership and accountability are key at all levels. But designing engines with a quarter million pounds of thrust is just the beginning. As the flight configuration enters qualification, the team is now exploring modifications for future engines, including thrust upgrades, new cycles, and design for mass production.

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 Material 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 haves 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.