Additive Post Processing Technician I, First Shift

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage day 1

Wellness stipend

One Medical access

Gym discounts

Free lunch weekly

Learning stipend

PPE stipend

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Powder Bed Fusion Technician to join the manufacturing team in Long Beach. This first-shift role runs Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT, with a 50-hour week including overtime. You will operate post-processing equipment and support rapid iteration of parts and processes.

You’ll document work precisely, collaborate with engineering, and uphold safety standards while helping push Aeon-R and related programs toward our ambitious production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in PBF post-processing or additive manufacturing technologies.
• Proficient with post-processing equipment listed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality parts.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and maintain records.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate De-powdering Machinery, Wire EDMs, and Vacuum Heat-Treating Furnaces.
• Deburr, remove supports, and surface prep PBF hardware.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and surface quality; perform rework as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of work performed.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Team to develop and implement post-processing improvements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

PBF post-processing

Quality inspection

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

De-powdering Machinery

Wire EDMs

Vacuum Heat-Treating Furnaces

Esprit CAM Software

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

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!

About the Role:

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.

• Operate De-powdering Machinery, Wire EDM’s, and Vacuum Heat-Treating Furnaces
• Deburr, Remove Supports, and Surface Prep PBF Printed Hardware
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, defects, surface quality, and perform necessary rework
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of work performed
• Collaborate with Engineering and Team to develop and implement new post processing operations
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines ensuring a safe work environment

About You:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ Years Experience in PBF Post-Processing or other Additive Manufacturing technologies
• Proficient in operating post-processing equipment such as De-powdering Machinery, Wire EDM’s, Vacuum Heat-Treating Furnaces, and a solid understanding in various post-processing techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high-quality parts. Experienced in inspecting PBF Parts for defections and dimensional accuracy
• Ability to interpret technical documents and maintain accurate records
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues related to post-processing

Nice to haves but not required:

• 3+ years working as a Powder Bed Fusion Technician
• 2 Year Associate Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (or equivalent)
• Certification in Wire EDM and/or Vacuum Heat-Treating applications
• Experience in Esprit Cam Software or Programming Wire EDM’s

Highlighted Benefits:

• 100% health care coverage on your first day
• Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness
• Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot
• Unlimited onsite snacks
• Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays
• Annual learning and development stipend
• PPE Stipend
• Pet Insurance through Fetch
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave
• 8 Weeks company paid parental leaveAccess to One Medical

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: $23.38—$35.06 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].