Senior Mechanisms Technician – 2nd Shift, Aerospace Testing

Frontdoor Defense; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Technician for the second shift. You will lead assembly and testing of Terran R mechanism parts to ensure flight readiness, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to meet strict quality and schedule goals.

The role offers a 50-hour workweek with overtime, a focus on precision assembly, and opportunities to apply advanced tooling and testing equipment in a fast-paced rocket manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years 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 wiring, harnessing, avionic, and building and testing of electro-mechanical systems
• Proficiency of relevant aerospace industry standards and specifications
• Experience troubleshooting electrical mechanical assemblies

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Aerospace experience

Electro-mechanical testing

Team collaboration

Torque wrenches

Precision inspection

Electrical testing tools

Wiring and harnessing

Aerospace standards

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision inspection equipment

Electrical testing tools

Wiring and harnessing

Aerospace standards knowledge

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanisms Technician for the second shift. You will lead assembly and testing of Terran R mechanism parts to ensure flight readiness, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to meet strict quality and schedule goals.

The role offers a 50-hour workweek with overtime, a focus on precision assembly, and opportunities to apply advanced tooling and testing equipment in a fast-paced rocket manufacturing environment.