Senior Structures Technician, First Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,736 - 62,887; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health care coverage

Quarterly wellness stipend

Unlimited onsite snacks

Daily lunch stipend

Annual learning and development stipend

Company Paid Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Long Beach, California, is seeking a skilled technician with over 5 years of experience in precision drilling and structural assembly. Key responsibilities include drilling precision holes, assembling hardware, and maintaining high safety standards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using common hand and inspection tools. The company offers extensive benefits, including health coverage from day one and a variety of stipends for wellness and development, along with competitive compensation ranging from $33.20 to $45.65 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of precision drilling experience in the aerospace field.
• Experience with structural assembly or integration in aerospace.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office or equivalent communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Drilling precision holes using appropriate tooling.
• Assembling hardware with structural adhesives and tools.
• Performing inspections using hand tools and ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Precision drilling

Structural assembly

Reading drawings or blueprints

Proficient use of hand tools

Team communication tools

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Mahr gauges

Job description

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 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00AM-3:30PM PT, Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:

• Responsible for drilling precision holes, including choosing the right drill motors and drill sizes, on flight hardware using appropriate tooling/jigs or glass cups.
• Responsible for assembling hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, installing inserts, or installing hilocks.
• 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 an inclusive environment for all members of the team.

About You:

• 5+ years of precision drilling experience, structural assembly, or integration 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).
• Experience with reading drawing or blueprints.

Nice to haves but not required:

• A&P certified.
• Experience with composite parts.

Benefits:

• 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: $33.20 — $45.65 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].