Relativity Space

PBF Technical Specialist I

Relativity Space$65K — $98K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with PBF printers or similar technologies.
  • 1+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with advanced technologies.
  • Relevant certificates from recognized institutions (e.g., EOS Self-Care, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician).
  • Proficient in laser optics testing and inspections.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Experience with hand, power, and pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of PBF printers.
  • Conduct laser optics inspections and calibrations.
  • Manage inventory of critical spares and tools for printer maintenance.
  • Assist with hardware repair and testing protocols under engineering guidance.
  • Help develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance.
  • Provide onsite technical support and training to production teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave benefit.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team develops, creates, and operates the most advanced additive manufacturing technologies in the world. This best-in-class team makes sure that the infrastructure, materials, tools, and equipment are in place for us to rapidly iterate and print. The Powder-Based manufacturing team was crucial to manufacturing Aeon-1 for first launch and now are developing and demonstrating groundbreaking technologies, design, and approaches for Aeon-R!

This is a first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.

About the Role:
  • Perform routine periodic maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of PBF Printers to ensure efficient operation and optimized output.
  • Perform laser optics inspection and calibrations to maintain optimal laser output.
  • Maintain inventory of critical spares, consumables, and tools necessary to maintain printers and equipment.
  • With the guidance of engineering and technical specialist team perform hardware repair and testing protocols to identify and resolve potential issues that may impact production. Such as testing and validating Sensors, Valves, Actuators, and Motors.
  • Assist engineers and technical specialist team in developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOP's) related to printer maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Provide onsite technical support and training to production team of changes to printer operations and daily maintenance

About You:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience working with PBF printers or similar additive manufacturing technologies.
  • 1+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with PBF Printers or similar advanced technologies.
  • Relevant maintenance or machine operations certificates from OEM's or accredited institutions such as EOS Self-Care, EOS Advanced Troubleshooting, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician, or equivalent.
  • Proficient with Laser Optic testing and inspections methods such as Laser Power, Laser Focus, and Scanner Accuracy.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  • Strong experience with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and a solid understanding of materials and processes as they relate to maintenance and repairs.

Nice to haves, but not required:
  • Experience with other types of PBF printer OEM's such as Velo3D, Additive Industries, GE, Concept, or 3D Systems.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic software such as EOS Service
  • Familiarity with CAD or programming software.
  • Experience with Tooling Fabrication


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.

Hiring Range:

$31.60-$47.40 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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