Staff Materials & Process Engineer

📋 Description

• Encode metallurgy and process knowledge into Awerx DFM systems as design rules, process windows
• Develop process guidance for directed energy deposition (WAAM and other DED), CNC machining, and
• Characterize how process route drives microstructure, residual stress, defects, and properties in
• Plan and run validation programs hands-on in lab and shop environments, including coupons, test
• Lead materials and process qualification of hybrid-manufactured hardware, including qualification
• Collaborate with software engineers, designers, Relativity's production, materials, and quality

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of materials and process engineering experience on aerospace or other high-reliability
• Expertise in physical metallurgy across nickel superalloys, copper alloys, aluminum, and titanium
• Hands-on experience developing or qualifying directed energy deposition processes (WAAM, laser DED
• Experience designing and running test programs (coupons, metallography, NDE, mechanical testing)
• Proficiency in Python or a similar language for data analysis and scripting

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend