Aerospace Manufacturing Technician I

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring for a manufacturing role in Long Beach, focusing on COPV production for Terran R. You will cut, kit, lay up composites and assist with filament winding, curing, and testing, collaborating with technicians to keep schedules and quality on track.

You’ll work with materials handling, precision tools, and safety protocols in a dynamic factory environment, contributing to scalable rocket manufacturing and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Able to follow written work instructions and process specifications, and read basic engineering drawings.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring tools (tape measure, calipers).
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work (lifting, standing) with 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

Hands-on Manufacturing

Read engineering drawings

Hand tools & measuring tools

Safety oriented

Team player

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring for a manufacturing role in Long Beach, focusing on COPV production for Terran R. You will cut, kit, lay up composites and assist with filament winding, curing, and testing, collaborating with technicians to keep schedules and quality on track.

You’ll work with materials handling, precision tools, and safety protocols in a dynamic factory environment, contributing to scalable rocket manufacturing and process improvements.