Senior Structures Technician, Second Shift

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Structures Technician for second shift to drill precision holes on flight hardware, assemble hardware with structural adhesives, and inspect with micrometers and calipers.

You will work 50-hour weeks with 10 overtime hours and a 10% shift differential, contributing to Terran R manufacturing and interfacing with vehicle engineering to optimize production lines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with reading drawing or blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Drill precision holes on flight hardware using appropriate tooling/jigs, selecting drill motors/sizes.
• Assemble hardware using structural adhesives, torque fasteners, install inserts, or holes.
• Perform in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges.
• Perform blending/deburr operations and protect hardware with alodine/sealant.
• Uphold Relativity Space safety and shop cleanliness standards.

Skills

Precision drilling

Structural assembly

Inspection tools

Reading drawings

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Job description

Senior Structures Technician, Second Shift

Long Beach, California

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the 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. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful 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:

• Responsible for drilling precision holes, including choosing the right drill motors and drill sizes, on flight hardware using appropriate tooling/jigs or gell cups
• Responsible for assembling hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, installing inserts, or installing holes
• 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

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 - $49.80 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.

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission – via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee – will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

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