Lead Propulsion Test Technician - Team Lead & Safety Champion

Relativity Space, Inc.; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Lead Propulsion Test Technician for the Stennis, MS operations team to lead a crew of technicians through test hardware assembly, maintenance, and testing operations on propulsion stands. You’ll allocate tasks, guide the team, and ensure safety standards are met while coordinating with engineering and leadership on process improvements.

Travel occasionally and night/weekend shifts may be required; background clearance for on-site government partner location at

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, medium or heavy industrial maintenance, instrumentation, data and control systems, and/or mechanical systems.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted, stand for extended periods, and use industry standard PPE
• Ability to operate a wide range of hand and power tools for fabrication operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Proactively perform work according to procedures, specifications, and work instructions while ensuring that work completed by the team meets expectations.
• Identify and set daily/weekly team priorities to accomplish company goals ensuring the work performed meets company safety and quality standards.
• Work with engineering and leadership to develop and implement process improvements for reoccurring work and ensure that all test stand related equipment maintenance and services are performed safe and in a timely manner.
• Conduct performance assessments and coaching for the team and its members to ensure adherence to company policies and performance management expectations.
• Track and order common tooling needed for daily operations and perform ROI to justify purchases.
• This position will require occasional night shifts, weekends, and possible travel.

Skills

Aerospace maintenance

Team leadership

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Tools

Hand & power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Lead Propulsion Test Technician for the Stennis, MS operations team to lead a crew of technicians through test hardware assembly, maintenance, and testing operations on propulsion stands. You’ll allocate tasks, guide the team, and ensure safety standards are met while coordinating with engineering and leadership on process improvements.

Travel occasionally and night/weekend shifts may be required; background clearance for on-site government partner location at