Senior Structures Technician, 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 first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.

Responsible for drilling precision holes, including choosing the right drill motors and drill sizes, on flight hardware using appropriate tooling/jigs or egg cups

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

Perform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges

Perform blending or deburr operations using appropriate hand or power tools and then protecting hardware with alodine/sealant

Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness

Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team

About You:

5+ years of precision drilling experience, structural assembly, or integration in an aerospace field

Proficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools including mahr gauges

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)

Experience with reading drawing or blueprints

Nice to haves but not required:

A&P certified

Experience with composite parts

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:$33.20—$49.80 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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