Senior Aerospace Composites Technician — Flight Hardware

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a composites manufacturing role on the 1st shift. You will lay up flight and development hardware using carbon/fiberglass prepregs, honeycomb cores, and adhesives, while collaborating with production engineers to optimize processes.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace composites, strong communication, and experience with MES software. Expect a 50-hour week with potential overtime to meet goals; strong emphasis on safety and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of composites manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
• Ability to set up and operate calibrated tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System software to document manufacturing operations (work order labor charging, buyoffs, data collections, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Layup of flight and development composites hardware using carbon and fiberglass prepregs, honeycomb cores, and adhesives.
• Use aerospace composites tools and systems (vacuum bagging films, laser projection systems, MES software).
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing engineers to develop, document, and improve processes.
• Uphold Relativity Space safety and shop cleanliness standards.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all team members

Skills

Composites manufacturing

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Quality and safety

Tools

MES software

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a composites manufacturing role on the 1st shift. You will lay up flight and development hardware using carbon/fiberglass prepregs, honeycomb cores, and adhesives, while collaborating with production engineers to optimize processes.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace composites, strong communication, and experience with MES software. Expect a 50-hour week with potential overtime to meet goals; strong emphasis on safety and inclusive culture.