Sr CNC Operator II, First Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach is seeking an experienced manufacturing technician to operate CNC routers, plate mills, and related equipment on the Stage Manufacturing team. You’ll help turn design into real hardware for Terran R, while ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

With 5+ years in aerospace mechanical roles, you’ll work with precision tools, assist in lift operations, and contribute to continuous process improvements in a rapidly evolving factory setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years aerospace mechanical experience.
• Experience with machining equipment (mill/lathe).
• Proficient with common hand tools and inspection tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Slack.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC/formation equipment and perform precision work.
• Assist in lift operations and material handling.
• Perform inspections using micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in the shop.
• Collaborate with teammates to optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Aerospace experience

Machining equipment

Inspection tools

Office tools

Tools

Mill

Lathe

Hand tools

Inspection tools

Slack

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe 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. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

About the Role:

• Responsible for running 3 axis CNC router, plate mill, and roll forming equipment
• Responsible for completing standard lift operations or assisting in critical lift operation
• Perform precision blending/deburring using a combination of standard power tools or hand tools
• Perform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges
• Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team

About You:

• Experience with metal fabrication techniques (bending, rolling, etc)
• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field
• Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc) Proficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)

Nice to have, but not required:

• Experience with rigging and crane operations
• Experience with welding operations
• Experience with CNC, robotics, and/or machine programming Experience reading drawings and/or GD&T

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:

$37.88 - $56.83 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.