Structures Technician II, Second Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,470 - 51,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an experienced candidate for precision drilling and structural assembly. This role involves working on flight hardware, using inspection tools, and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience within the aerospace sector and be proficient with hand tools. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including PTO and a learning stipend, and a 50-hour workweek expectation, starting in the afternoon.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of precision drilling experience in an aerospace field.
• Proficient in using common hand and inspection tools.
• Ability to read drawings or blueprints is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drill precision holes on flight hardware using proper tools.
• Assemble hardware with structural adhesives and torqued fasteners.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision tools.
• Blend or deburr operations to protect hardware.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness standards.
• Foster an inclusive team environment.

Skills

Precision drilling experience

Structural assembly

Proficient in hand tools

Use of Slack or similar tools

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Power tools

Job description

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 2nd shift position with a standard schedule of 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM PT, Monday through Friday. The role includes a 10% shift differential added to the base pay. 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 egg cups
• Responsible for assembling hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, installing inserts, or installing hiloks
• 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

• 3+ 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 mic gauges
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)

Nice to haves but not required

• A&P certified
• Experience with composite parts
• Experience with reading drawings or blueprints

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: $27.20 — $37.40 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].