Technical Trainer, Structures Long Beach, California

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a technical training specialist to support the Vehicle Structures team in building Terran R; you will demonstrate core manufacturing and QA processes, train peers, and help document procedures. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and collaboration to accelerate production of a next-generation rocket.

You will work on the shop floor with engineers and technicians, applying automation and advanced technologies, shaping how we build better rockets and a scalable

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in core structural manufacturing skills.
• Knowledge of QA buy-off procedures and deburring to specification.
• Ability to operate specialized manufacturing equipment and precision measuring tools.
• Strong collaboration and safety-conscious communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical training support for the Vehicle Structures team, demonstrating expertise across all critical structural assembly and quality processes.
• Deliver hands-on demonstrations of advanced manufacturing techniques including precision drilling, trimming, fitting, clamping, mixing, and sealant/lubricant application.
• Transfer knowledge and train team members on proper fastener selection, installation, torque application, and QA buy-off procedures.
• Support the development and documentation of training materials for structural manufacturing processes.

Skills

Technical training

Aerospace manufacturing

Precision drilling

Quality assurance

Safety/compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

90-degree motors

Rivet guns

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Feeler gauges

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:

You will be a part of the People team which is a core enabler of the business, with a true seat at the table and broad visibility across the company. From compensation and benefits to performance and onboarding, the team takes a comprehensive approach to supporting employees and leaders alike. We embed ourselves into departments, understanding needs and shaping the foundational strategies that will help individuals thrive as the company scales. Every challenge is an opportunity to solve for what really matters, with agility, empathy, and creativity.

You will directly support 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: This is a contract position for 12 months

• Provide technical training support for the Vehicle Structures team, demonstrating expertise across all critical structural assembly and quality processes
• Deliver hands-on demonstrations of advanced manufacturing techniques including precision drilling, trimming, fitting, clamping, mixing, and sealant/lubricant application
• Transfer knowledge and train team members on proper fastener selection, installation, torque application, and QA buy-off procedures
• Support the development and documentation of training materials for structural manufacturing processes

About You:

• Expert-level proficiency in all core structural manufacturing skills: precision drilling, trimming, fitting, clamping, and proper mixing/application of aerospace sealants and lubricants
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance processes, including QA buy-off procedures, deburring to specification, aerospace fastener types and installation, and torque application, verification, and documentation
• Demonstrated skill in operating specialized manufacturing equipment and precision measuring tools (90-degree motors, rivet guns, calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, feeler/hole gauges)
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities with proven capability to clearly and safely demonstrate techniques and explain complex manufacturing processes aligned to safety protocols and quality standards

Nice to haves but not required:

• 8+ years of technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred)
• Background in developing technical training materials, standard operating procedures, and/or process documentation

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:

$89,000 - $133,000 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.