Lead Machinist Supervisor – Aerospace Prototyping

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, based in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Machinist to lead operations supporting rocket development. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of machining experience, including supervisory roles, and excels in collaborative environments.

You will work with advanced machinery and have a direct impact on rapid prototyping and production hardware. The position offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 to $168,000, along with generous benefits including PTO, parental leave, and learning stipends.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on machining experience (CNC mill/turn, multi-axis).
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven ability to lead and scale teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation for quick turn/prototype operations.
• Supervise and develop a team of machinists.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Support strategy development for department efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on machining experience

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Relativity Space, based in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Machinist to lead operations supporting rocket development. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of machining experience, including supervisory roles, and excels in collaborative environments.

You will work with advanced machinery and have a direct impact on rapid prototyping and production hardware. The position offers a competitive salary range of $112,000 to $168,000, along with generous benefits including PTO, parental leave, and learning stipends.