Aerospace Composite Technician I

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Paid time off

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking hands-on manufacturing staff to support COPV production for Terran R. You will assist with cutting, kitting, lay‑up, filament winding, curing, and testing, and help technicians with machine setup and material handling.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced, automation-driven environment with opportunities to grow within the Stage Manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Able to read basic engineering drawings.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring tools (calipers, tape measure).
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work while wearing required PPE.
• Dependable, adaptable team player with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support COPV production for Terran R across cutting and kitting, composite lay‑up, filament winding, cure and test operations.
• Prepare composite materials, film adhesives, resins and adhesives using Gerber cutting systems and dispensing equipment per process specifications.
• Assist technicians with machine setup, filament winding operations, hydrostatic testing and final rework.
• Perform weld blending, etching and rework in coordination with NDE and Quality to meet acceptance requirements.
• Move and stage materials, tooling and hardware using forklifts, overhead cranes and aerial platforms; keep inventory organized and the work area clean and safe.
• Follow work instructions and travelers, document work accurately, and flag quality or safety issues to leads and engineering.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Follow work instructions

Team player

Tools

Gerber cutting systems

Hand and power tools

Measuring tools (calipers, tape measure)

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking hands-on manufacturing staff to support COPV production for Terran R. You will assist with cutting, kitting, lay‑up, filament winding, curing, and testing, and help technicians with machine setup and material handling.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced, automation-driven environment with opportunities to grow within the Stage Manufacturing team.