Lead, Structures Technician, 2nd Shift

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Long Beach, CA
44-58 Annually
Senior level
3D Printing • Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software
We are building the future of aerospace.
The Role
The Senior Structures Technician at Relativity Space will be responsible for drilling, fastening, and bonding operations on primary structures of the vehicle, demonstrating attention to detail and following work instructions. The role requires 5+ years of aerospace structural experience and the ability to train junior technicians.
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At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

Company Overview:  

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:  

The Manufacturing team at Relativity Space is currently deep in manufacturing trades and process development for Terran R, our next generation, fully re-useable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities—from determining the most efficient factory floor layout, to developing and implementing complex tooling and processes, and even interfacing with the vehicle engineering team to heavily influence the design of the rocket. Unique to Relativity, you will get to work across many teams to iterate and support Relativity's first-of-its-kind 3D printing software and robotics technology. 

This is a 2nd shift position, with an additional 10% of base rate as the shift differential. Hours: 2pm-10:30pm PT.

About the Role: 

  • Guide a team of technicians in structural repair and assembly, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards
  • Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality
  • Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing process, which could include defects in materials, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies in production methods
  • Ensure all structural work complies with industry standards and specifications
  • Allocate tasks, manage workloads, and ensure team collaboration and efficiency
  • Oversee and participate in the repair, modification, and maintenance of structural components
  • Plan and manage structural repair and maintenance projects from inception to completion
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all structural work, repairs, and maintenance
  • Mentor and train junior technicians, fostering skill development and professional growth
  • Uphold and promote a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and procedures

About You:  

  • High school diploma or equivalency certification
  • 2+ years of direct leadership experience, leading a team of mechanics in a Production/Development setting
  • 5+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field
  • Proficient in structural drilling and manufacturing processes
  • Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T to interpret blueprints at all assembly levels
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders
  • Ability to assess and manage risks, especially given the high-stakes nature of aerospace products
  • Ability to adapt in fast paced environments
  • Experience with Bonding and Alodine application
  • Experience with specialty fastener application
  • Proficient in safety wire/cable application
  • Training/mentoring experience

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Two-year degree (associate or technical)
  • Direct involvement with creating training programs (OJT, Aerospace Standards, Aviation)
  • Experience of manufacturing processes of large structures from concept to production
  • Proficient use of 3D modeling or CAD software (Teamcenter, NX)
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency of relevant aerospace industry standards and specifications
  • Engineering or tool design experience
  • Strong understanding of aerospace materials, such as aluminum alloys, titanium, carbon-fiber composites, epoxies, adhesives, and their respective properties and applications
  • A&P license or other technical licenses/trainings

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.

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:

$44.88$58.08 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.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
1,200 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads to orbit on-time and on-budget for customers – meeting the needs of growing demand for space infrastructure. Leveraging the benefits of additive manufacturing to design, test, and iterate at a pace unmatched in the industry, we are changing the way rockets are built and flown.

Our long-term goal is to create humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to fundamentally expand the possibilities of the human experience. The first step toward this vision starts here on Earth, by building the next great commercial launch company.

Why Work With Us

For 60 years, aerospace manufacturing has relied on fixed tooling and complex supply chains to slowly build rockets comprised of hundreds of thousands of parts. Leveraging advances in additive manufacturing, Relativity Space is strategically focused on reducing vehicle complexity, cost, and time to market.

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