Relativity Space

Senior CNC Machinist, Second Shift

Relativity Space • $68K — $94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in CNC mill and lathe setup and operation
  • Background in collaborating with manufacturing engineers in R&D or production
  • Proficient in GD&T and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC machines
  • Curiosity and adaptability to develop new skills in programming and machining

Responsibilities

  • Set up CNC machinery including multi-axis milling and turning centers
  • Operate CNC mills and lathes, ensuring production schedules are met
  • Select and monitor tooling and fixturing for hardware conformity
  • Engage in continuous learning to develop programming and machining skills
  • Embrace a mindset of curiosity to solve new challenges
  • Grow with the team as new capabilities and demands evolve

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Commitment to transparency and fairness in compensation practices
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The engine manufacturing department's mission is to product high performing products & manufacturing systems by continuously innovating on cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety we support the Terran R program. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing new manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately building engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our first launch. Our team's highlights from the last 6 months include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing, building and testing over 50 valves of 26 different iterations, and implementing large scale process improvements along the way.

About the Role:
  • Setup CNC Machinery including Multi-Axis Milling and Mill-Turn Turning centers.
  • Operate CNC mills and lathes (multiple shifts) and ensure the production schedule is satisfied.
  • Select and monitor tooling and fixturing to ensure all hardware is conforming when leaving the shop.
  • Exercise a mindset of continued learning as you develop new skills towards programming and machining.
  • Must be relentlessly curious and open minded to finding new solutions to new challenges.
  • Able to grow with the team as new capabilities and demands evolve.

About You:
  • 6+ years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes in a production environment.
  • Must have experience working with manufacturing engineers in R&D or production settings.
  • Must understand GD&T and how to interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience operating multi-axis CNC machines.

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Experience with programming CNC machines in ESPRIT is a plus.
  • DMG Mori/CELOS experience is a plus.


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:

$33.13-$45.55 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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