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Relativity Space

Composites Technician II, Drilling & Mechanical Assembly, First Shift

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 30
💰 $27.2 – $40.8/hrFull-timemanufacturing and productionmetalwork and fabricationassembly and installation

Quick Summary

Composites Technician II responsible for precision drilling, mechanical assembly, and hand trimming of composite and metallic components for rocket manufacturing at Relativity Space.

Skills & Keywords

Composites drillingMechanical assemblyAerospace manufacturingPrecision fastening

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.

  • 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

About the Team

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.

About the Role

  • 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
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a rocket manufacturing company building the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

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