TPS Technician I — Aerospace Fabrication

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to produce Thermal Protection System components for the Terran R vehicle. You will follow drawings, assemble TPS parts, perform bonding, and work with engineers to improve processes.

This is a 1st shift, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT, Monday through Friday, with an expected 50-hour week and some overtime. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and hands-on fabrication in a fast-paced aerospace factory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0–1 years of aerospace/manufacturing experience is acceptable.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, drawings, specs, and processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality and proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture TPS components and subassemblies for Terran R.
• Perform adhesive bonding: surface prep, adhesive mixing, application, vacuum bagging.
• Follow drawings and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Safely operate hand/power tools and MES software to document activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality staff to troubleshoot and improve processes.
• Support downstream operations while maintaining safety and shop organization.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Follow work instructions

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MES software

Calibrated equipment

Power tools

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to produce Thermal Protection System components for the Terran R vehicle. You will follow drawings, assemble TPS parts, perform bonding, and work with engineers to improve processes.

This is a 1st shift, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM PT, Monday through Friday, with an expected 50-hour week and some overtime. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and hands-on fabrication in a fast-paced aerospace factory.