Assembly & Test Technician II - First Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,674 - 59,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to conduct pressure testing and mechanical assembly on rocket components. This role involves working closely with engineering to ensure quality and efficiency in assembly and cleaning processes.

The ideal candidate should have experience in mechanical assembly and pressure testing within the aerospace sector. A standard workweek is set at 50 hours, ensuring necessary flexibility to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy parts, mechanical assembly, and fastening.
• Experience using fluid equipment for cleaning and testing.
• Ability to document processes rigorously.

Responsibilities

• Assemble critical pressure seals and fittings.
• Operate hydraulic and hydrostatic pumps for testing.
• Precise cleaning of components for liquid oxygen handling.
• Thermally insulate sensitive components.
• Escalate production blockers to leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Pressure testing

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Tools

Hydraulic pumps

Sonication tanks

High-pressure hydrostatic pumps

Job description

About the Role

The Assembly & Test Technician is responsible for executing pressure testing, mechanical assembly, precision cleaning, and thermal insulation work. You will work alongside leadership and engineering to conduct pressure testing, mechanical assembly, and precision cleaning work on various fluid assemblies for the Terran R rocket and Aeon R rocket engine.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Use torque wrenches and other tools to assemble critical pressure seals, fittings, flanges, and other hardware to facilitate pressure testing
• Operate high-pressure hydraulic and hydrostatic pumps within a blast enclosure to safely pressure test fluid components and assemblies
• Use sonicating immersion cleaning tanks, flushing equipment and pressure washing equipment to precisely clean assemblies and components to meet critical standards for handling liquid oxygen
• Use insulating foams and fiberglass insulation to thermally insulate sensitive components from the environment
• Escalate production blockers to leadership for timely resolution
• Work alongside engineering to resolve technical hardware non-conformances and to implement corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work alongside leadership and engineering to implement them

Must Haves

• Experience working with heavy parts, mechanical assembly, and fastening
• Experience using fluid equipment such as sonicating immersion cleaning tanks, flushing equipment, pressure washing equipment, or high-pressure hydrostatic proof testing pumps
• Strong communication skills
• Strong documentation ethic and organization skills

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency in pressure testing and precision cleaning for aerospace products
• Experience operating in a fast-paced aerospace production environment

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!

Hiring Range: $28.80—$43.20 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].