Composites Technician II, Drilling & Mechanical Assembly, First Shift

The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00AM-3:30PM PT, Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

Responsible for drilling precision holes in composite and metallic components, including use of the appropriate drill motors and drill sizes, using appropriate tooling/jigs or egg cups and drill bars

Responsible for assembling hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, installing inserts, or installing rivets

Responsible for hand trimming composites hardware using cutoff wheels, routers, and appropriate jigs/tools

Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness

Foster an inclusive environment for all team members

About You:

High school diploma or equivalent • 2+ years of composites precision drilling and mechanical assembly experience in aerospace or similar industries

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production

Ability to use forklifts or cranes to perform critical lifts of flight hardware and tooling/GSE

Ability to set up and operate calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, and precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges and pin gauges

Nice to haves but not required:

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Experience partnering with other business functions to successfully build flight hardware such as manufacturing engineering and quality

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:

$27.20 — $40.80 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

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