At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The Machine Shop team delivers high-precision, high-quality machined components that are critical to Terran R’s success. Here, you’ll combine technical skill with creativity, collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to drive better part designs and manufacturing solutions. You’ll work with best-in-class, premium machinery and get to bring our expanded, state-of-the-art machine shop to life to support the scale and pace of the Terran R program. This role offers the rare chance to see your craftsmanship directly integrated into flight hardware, making an immediate impact. With clear training pathways, you’ll have opportunities to advance from operating machines to programming them, growing your career alongside the program.

About the Role

Lead projects that support machining processes, including introducing new technologies, new processes, and / or new methods.
Participate in time studies, tool selection, and fixture design to enhance machining performance and reduce cycle times.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, and machinist, programmers) to resolve manufacturing issues and implement process improvements.
Document process parameters, best practices, and continuous improvement efforts to support traceability and production scalability for rocket engine hardware

About You

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering with a strong interest in CNC machining and precision manufacturing
Familiar with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, Mastercam, or Fusion 360) and basic machining principles
Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process optimization
Eager to learn and contribute in a collaborative aerospace manufacturing environment

Nice to Haves but Not Required

Prior hands-on experience with CNC machines, machining labs, or manufacturing co-ops/internships
Exposure to aerospace materials, processes, and quality systems
Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and ability to read technical drawings
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma tools, or continuous improvement methodologies

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:

$32—$40 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.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

CNC Machining

Relativity Space

Compensation Overview