Mechanisms Technician II, Second Shift Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stiped

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring a Mechanisms Technician II on the second shift in Long Beach, CA. You will build and assemble Terran R mechanism assemblies, following strict instructions to ensure high-quality flight hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and fellow technicians to meet aggressive production goals. Requirements include 2+ years in aerospace mechanical work, wiring and avionics familiarity, and usage of torque wrenches and precision inspection tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years aerospace mechanical experience or related field.
• Experience building and testing electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficient with torque wrenches and precision inspection equipment.
• Experience wiring, harnessing, and avionics.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and specifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams on building the 1st Terran R mechanism assemblies.
• Follow precise work instructions to complete build operations.
• Assemble and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies using hand tools and test equipment.
• Work closely with a team of technicians to execute daily operations.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Fast-paced environment

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting assemblies

Wiring & avionics

Aerospace standards

Education

Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision inspection equipment

Test equipment

Calibrated tools

Job description

Mechanisms Technician II, Second Shift

Build and assemble Terran R mechanism assemblies and validate their performance

Location: Long Beach, California

Compensation: $28 - 42 USD / hour

About The Role

Join Relativity Space

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R's primary structures. This isn't about turning the same bolt every day; it's about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it's up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

This is a second-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.

About the Role

• Collaborate with engineering teams on building the 1st Terran R mechanism assemblies
• Follow precise work instructions to successfully complete build operations
• Assemble and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies using a variety of hand tools and test equipment
• Work closely with a team of technicians to successfully execute daily operations

About You

• 2+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced environments with flight hardware
• Proficient in using calibrated tools such as torque wrenches and precision inspection equipment
• Experience in the building and testing of electro-mechanical systems
• Experience in wiring, harnessing, and avionics
• Proficiency of relevant aerospace industry standards and specifications, showcasing strong attention to detail and concern for product quality

• Experience with electrical testing, high and low voltage
• Experience troubleshooting electrical mechanical assemblies
• Airframe and Powerplant license

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. 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!

• competitive salary and equity
• a generous PTO and sick leave policy
• parental leave
• an annual learning and development stipend
• and more!

Hiring Range:$28.27 —$42.40 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.