Supervisor, Laser Specialists

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

5d

About The Position

The Supervisor, Laser Specialists leads and develops a team of laser specialists who execute large-scale tooling projects and precision inspections supporting Terran R vehicle production. The role manages the strategic development and daily execution of laser tracking operations, critical hardware installations, and inspection processes across company sites. The supervisor is accountable for team performance, safety, and asset readiness, and translates engineering intent into reliable shop-floor execution.

The position provides technical direction, training, career development, and performance coaching; plans and prioritizes laser tracking and dimensional inspection work against evolving program schedules; and serves as a subject matter expert in laser tracking, Verisurf software, and dimensional inspection strategies, including data reporting and analysis. The supervisor collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Quality, and supports new product development so tooling and inspection strategies can scale with Terran R's long-term goals.

The role also oversees preventative maintenance, calibration, and certification of laser tracking assets, including Leica, Faro, and API trackers, arms, and probes. Team operations include license distribution, tracker scheduling, remote site support, and coordination across facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10 or more years of experience in toolmaking, laser tracking, or aerospace manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience directly overseeing a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Verisurf inspection software, including model manipulation, feature reporting, and alignment strategies.
• Deep experience with Leica, Faro, and API laser trackers and supporting hardware such as arms and probes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach performance, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the aerospace hardware lifecycle, from prototype through flight production.
• Experience building teams from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and their application to asset and inspection management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of laser tracker technicians, providing daily technical direction, training, career development, and performance coaching.
• Plan and execute laser tracking and dimensional inspection work, maintaining team priorities as program schedules evolve.
• Ensure hardware is delivered on time, in specification, and aligned with program needs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on laser tracking, Verisurf software, dimensional inspection strategies, data reporting, and analysis.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Quality stakeholders.
• Support new product development and scale tooling and inspection strategies in line with Terran R's long-term goals.
• Manage preventative maintenance, calibration, and certification for laser tracking assets, including trackers, arms, and probes.
• Enforce safety guidelines across operations.
• Oversee team operations, including Verisurf license distribution, tracker scheduling, remote site support, and coordination across facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave policy.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED