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Relativity Space

Technical Trainer, Structures

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 30
💰 $89,000 – $133,000/yrContractmanufacturing and productionassembly and installationmetalwork and fabrication

Quick Summary

Technical Trainer for Vehicle Structures at Relativity Space, providing hands-on training in aerospace structural assembly, manufacturing techniques, and quality assurance processes.

Skills & Keywords

structural assemblyaerospace manufacturingquality assuranceprecision tooling

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.

  • 8+ years of technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred)
  • Background in developing technical training materials, standard operating procedures, and/or process documentation

About the Team

You will be a part of the People team which is a core enabler of the business, with a true seat at the table and broad visibility across the company. From compensation and benefits to performance and onboarding, the team takes a comprehensive approach to supporting employees and leaders alike. We embed ourselves into departments, understanding needs and shaping the foundational strategies that will help individuals thrive as the company scales. Every challenge is an opportunity to solve for what really matters, with agility, empathy, and creativity.

You will directly support the Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

About the Role: This is a contract position for 12 months

  • Provide technical training support for the Vehicle Structures team, demonstrating expertise across all critical structural assembly and quality processes
  • Deliver hands-on demonstrations of advanced manufacturing techniques including precision drilling, trimming, fitting, clamping, mixing, and sealant/lubricant application
  • Transfer knowledge and train team members on proper fastener selection, installation, torque application, and QA buy-off procedures
  • Support the development and documentation of training materials for structural manufacturing processes

About You

  • Expert-level proficiency in all core structural manufacturing skills: precision drilling, trimming, fitting, clamping, and proper mixing/application of aerospace sealants and lubricants
  • Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance processes, including QA buy-off procedures, deburring to specification, aerospace fastener types and installation, and torque application, verification, and documentation
  • Demonstrated skill in operating specialized manufacturing equipment and precision measuring tools (90-degree motors, rivet guns, calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, feeler/hole gauges)
  • Strong collaboration and communication abilities with proven capability to clearly and safely demonstrate techniques and explain complex manufacturing processes aligned to safety protocols and quality standards
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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