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Relativity Space

Senior CNC Machinist, Second Shift

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA
Posted May 13 · Updated Sep 25
💰 $58,000 – $78,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Senior CNC Machinist responsible for setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes on the second shift for rocket engine manufacturing.

Skills & Keywords

CNC machiningMulti-axis millingMill-turn turning centersManufacturing engineering

Nice to haves but not required

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.

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 accommodations@relativityspace.com.

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

  • Experience with programming CNC machines in ESPRIT is a plus.
  • DMG Mori/CELOS experience is a plus.

About the Team

The engine manufacturing department's mission is to product high performing products & manufacturing systems by continuously innovating on cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety we support the Terran R program. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing new manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately building engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our first launch. Our team's highlights from the last 6 months include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing, building and testing over 50 valves of 26 different iterations, and implementing large scale process improvements along the way.

This is a second-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. In addition to base pay, employees receive a 10% shift differential.

About the Role

  • Set up and operate CNC equipment, including multi-axis mills, lathes, and mill-turn machining centers, to produce complex, tight-tolerance hardware.
  • Execute machining operations in support of development and production schedules while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and throughput.
  • Load and monitor cutting tools, vises, and fixturing to ensure repeatable processes and conforming hardware.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and inspection requirements to ensure parts meet design intent.
  • Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and process issues in partnership with CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers.
  • Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, quality, cycle time, and overall shop capability.

About You

  • 6+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, mill-turns, or similar equipment in a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machining equipment.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T with the ability to independently read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
  • Experience machining complex, tight-tolerance components and verifying parts using precision measurement equipment.
  • Experience partnering with manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers in a production, development, or R&D environment.
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

About Relativity Space

Relativity provides e-discovery and litigation support software solutions.

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