Relativity Space

Sr Composites Technician, First Shift

Relativity Space$69K — $103K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of aerospace composites manufacturing experience
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with engineering teams
  • Skilled in setting up and using calibrated tools and precision measuring equipment
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems for operations documentation

Responsibilities

  • Layup of flight and development composites hardware using advanced materials
  • Utilize aerospace manufacturing tools and materials, including vacuum bagging systems
  • Collaborate to develop and improve manufacturing processes
  • Ensure safety and cleanliness standards are upheld in the shop
  • Create an inclusive team environment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity participation
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave provisions
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
Full Job Description


About the Team:

The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities - from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00AM-3:30PM PT, Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:
  • Responsible for the layup of flight and development composites hardware, working with materials such as carbon and fiberglass pre-pregs, honeycomb cores, and adhesives
  • Use materials and systems commonly used in aerospace composites manufacturing such as: vacuum bagging films and consumables, laser projection systems, manufacturing execution software, and operate in controlled clean environments
  • Collaborate with the production team and manufacturing engineers to develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes
  • Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness
  • Foster an inclusive environment for all team members

About You:
  • 5+ years of composites manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
  • Ability to set up and operate calibrated tools and precision measuring equipment
  • Working experience with Manufacturing Execution System software to document manufacturing operations (work order labor charging, buyoffs, data collections, etc.)

Nice to haves but not required:
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
  • Experience partnering with other business functions to successfully build flight hardware such as manufacturing engineering and quality
  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations at remote or downstream work sites


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:

$33.20-$49.80 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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