Senior Factory Test Technician, Aerospace - 2nd Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced aerospace test engineer to lead small projects within the Factory Test team, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor technicians while shaping testing processes and safety protocols.

This second-shift role runs Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT, a 50-hour week with 10 guaranteed overtime hours and a 10% shift differential; compensation includes salary and equity, PTO, parental leave, and an annual learning stipend.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace testing or a related field with strong expertise in one or more technical areas.
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions.
• Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to guide and mentor others in both basic and complex tasks.
• Ability to influence peers and elevate team performance by leading by example and sharing technical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of materials, seals, and components used in testing processes, with the ability to explain the technical rationale behind their selection.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing work to meet deadlines, with a focus on maintaining high quality and minimizing errors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own smaller projects or portions of larger initiatives, ensuring high-quality work is completed within deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with minimal oversight, utilizing technical expertise and problem-solving frameworks.
• Take responsibility for meeting short-term team goals while driving results and contributing to overall team performance.
• Provide technical oversight for team members, ensuring quality and accuracy in all work performed.
• Actively mentor and train less experienced technicians, elevating team knowledge and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to develop and implement new processes, hardware, and testing procedures

Skills

Aerospace testing

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

Prioritization

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced aerospace test engineer to lead small projects within the Factory Test team, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor technicians while shaping testing processes and safety protocols.

This second-shift role runs Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT, a 50-hour week with 10 guaranteed overtime hours and a 10% shift differential; compensation includes salary and equity, PTO, parental leave, and an annual learning stipend.