PBF Printer Technician II

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,281 - 51,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company is looking for a Powder Bed Fusion Technician in Long Beach, California. In this role, you will operate advanced manufacturing machines, prepare individual components for production, and ensure safety within the work environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED along with at least one year of manufacturing experience. The company offers competitive salaries, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1+ Years of Experience in Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Assembly environment.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and maintain accurate records.
• Experience with Powder Bed Fusion technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor PBF machines according to procedures.
• Prepare build platforms and load metal powder.
• Document production data and quality checks.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Tool Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

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 Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team develops, creates, and operates the most advanced additive manufacturing technologies in the world. This best-in-class team makes sure that the infrastructure, materials, tools, and equipment are in place for us to rapidly iterate and print. The Powder-Based manufacturing team was crucial to manufacturing Aeon-1 for first launch and now are developing and demonstrating groundbreaking technologies, design, and approaches for Aeon-R!

About the Role

• Operate and monitor PBF machines following established procedures and work instructions
• Prepare build platforms, load metal powder, and execute build files under supervision
• Clean and maintain equipment and workspaces to ensure a safe and efficient environment
• Document production data, quality checks, and machine performance in logs or digital systems
• Follow all safety protocols, including handling of powder and operation of industrial equipment
• Work collaboratively with Engineers and Leadership to resolve technical issues

About You

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ Years Experience in Manufacturing, Fabrication or Assembly environment.
• Proficient in hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, calipers, dimensional metrology tools, etc
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high-quality parts
• Ability to interpret technical documents and maintain accurate records.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with machines and tools

Nice to haves but not required

• 1+ years working as a Powder Bed Fusion Technician
• 2 Year Associate Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing or metal powder is a plus
• Experienced with MES systems like Manufacturo and Jira

Compensation and Benefits

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! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range: $29.24 — $37.40 USD

Equal Opportunity

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].