Quality Specialist II, First Shift

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

9d•$38 - $58

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring a Quality Specialist II to support quality and reliability across Terran R production. The Reliability team works with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to establish processes, controls, and inspections as the program moves toward production and scaled operations. The role focuses on hands-on inspection of propulsion components, large structures, mechanical assemblies, and other production hardware; evaluating and documenting hardware conformance; and supporting inspection planning, quality infrastructure, and compliance. The position is based on a standard first-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT, structured as a 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. Relativity Space describes its work environment as one emphasizing autonomy, ownership, cross-functional collaboration, creativity, and technical rigor. The company is developing the Terran R launch vehicle and is building its related factory and business. Compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The stated hiring range is $38.40–$57.60 USD. The company also offers salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and additional benefits and perks.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in inspection or quality-focused aerospace manufacturing roles supporting production hardware within structured production environments.
Expert proficiency with calibrated metrology equipment and precision hand tools, including calipers, micrometers, and bore gages.
Strong technical interpretation skills, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5, engineering drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and CAD models.
Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards, hardware requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Hands-on experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes, including identification, inspection, documentation, and disposition of non-conforming hardware.
Clear communication skills and ability to interface with inspectors, engineers, production, and quality stakeholders.
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and complex assembly practices and typical quality processes and controls.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as ASQ CQE/CQIA, IPC-A-610, or IPC-A-620.
Prior experience inspecting COPVs and/or avionics hardware, including electrical connectors, power supplies, PCBs, wire harnesses, and integrated assemblies in regulated manufacturing environments.
Proficiency with manufacturing and quality systems, including Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, and CAD.
Ability to take initiative, lead projects, or influence quality improvement efforts without formal authority.
Strong organizational skills and ability to bring structure to ambiguous or previously undefined environments.
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process, final, borescope, and foreign object debris (FOD) inspections on propulsion components, large structures, mechanical assemblies, and production hardware.
Review hardware requirements to determine pass/fail status and document inspection outcomes, non-conformances, and deviations.
Support drawing standardization, design for manufacturability (DFM), and configuration management and control.
Develop and implement incoming, in-process, and final inspection plans in alignment with Product Quality Engineering requirements.
Support quality infrastructure and compliance, including calibration management and internal audits.
Analyze traceability data to identify trends and mitigate quality risks.
Work with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to support reliability and quality throughout production.