Senior Structures Technician, First Shift
About The Position
Relativity Space is hiring a Senior Structures Technician for its Manufacturing team, which develops processes, fabrication strategies, and production equipment for the Terran R reusable rocket. The team translates engineering requirements into production lines and works cross-functionally with vehicle engineering. This first-shift role is responsible for precision drilling and structural assembly of flight hardware, conducting in-process inspections, and performing finishing and protective treatments. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 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 workplace as emphasizing autonomy, ownership, safety, shop cleanliness, collaboration, and inclusion. The hiring range is $33.20–$49.80 USD. Compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The company also offers salary and equity, PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend, among other benefits.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of precision drilling, structural assembly, or integration experience in an aerospace field.
- Proficiency with common hand tools and inspection tools, including Mahr gauges.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or team communication tools such as Slack or equivalent.
- Experience reading drawings or blueprints.
Nice To Haves
- A&P certification.
- Experience with composite parts.
Responsibilities
- Drill precision holes in flight hardware, selecting appropriate drill motors and drill sizes and using suitable tooling, jigs, or egg cups.
- Assemble hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, installing inserts, and installing hiloks.
- Perform in-process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges.
- Perform blending or deburring operations using appropriate hand or power tools, then protect hardware with alodine or sealant.
- Maintain Relativity Space standards for safety and shop cleanliness.
- Foster an inclusive environment for all team members.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
- Parental leave.
- Annual learning and development stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
