Second-Shift Aerospace Structures Tech - Precision Drilling

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage day one

Wellness stipend

PPE stipend

Mental health support

Discounts & perks

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is seeking a second-shift precision drilling and hardware assembly technician to support Terran R manufacturing. You will drill precision holes, assemble hardware with adhesives and fasteners, and perform in-process inspections using micrometers and calipers.

The role emphasizes safety, shop cleanliness, and collaboration with vehicle engineering. Requires 3+ years aerospace drilling/assembly, proficiency with common hand tools and gauges, and familiarity with Microsoft

Qualifications

• 3+ years of precision drilling experience in aerospace or similar field.
• Proficient with common hand tools and inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Slack (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Drill precision holes on flight hardware using appropriate motors and sizes.
• Assemble hardware with structural adhesives, torque fasteners, install inserts or hiloks.
• Perform in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers and pin gauges.
• Perform blending/deburr operations and protect hardware with alodine/sealant.
• Uphold safety and shop cleanliness; support a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Precision drilling

Aerospace assembly

Inspection tools

Tools

Mahr gauges

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe 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. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

This is a second-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. In addition to base pay, employees receive a 10% shift differential.

About the Role:

• Responsiblefordrillingprecisionholes, including choosing the right drill motors anddrill sizes,on flight hardwareusingappropriate tooling/jigsoregg cups
• Responsible for assembling hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, installing inserts, or installing hiloks
• Perform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges
• Perform blending or deburr operations using appropriate hand or power tools and then protecting hardware with alodine/sealant
• Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness
• Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team

About You:

• 3+ years ofprecision drilling experience, structural assembly, orintegration in an aerospace field
• Proficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools including mahr gauges
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)

Nice to haves but not required:

• A&P certified
• Experience with composite parts
• Experience with reading drawing or blueprints
• 100% health care coverage on your first day
• Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness
• Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot
• Unlimited onsite snacks
• Daily lunch stipend
• Annual learning and development stipend
• PPE Stipend
• Pet Insurance through Fetch
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave
• 8 Weeks company paid parental leave
• Access to One Medical

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:

$27.20 - $40.80 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.

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