Tube Shop Technician I

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rocket Lab's Manufacturing team to shape the future of aerospace technology. As a manufacturing specialist, you'll be responsible for fluid systems for our next generation reusable rocket. This role offers the opportunity to influence designs and processes in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 1+ year working in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of aerospace fabrication/mechanical experience (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing fluid systems with required skills.
• Developing complex tooling and interfacing with engineering teams.

Skills

Raw material prep and inspection

CNC tube bending

Dimensional part inspection

End finishing

Hydrostatic proof testing

Precision part cleaning and insulation

Ability to follow work order instructions

Ability to adapt in fast paced environments

Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools

Tools

BLM tube benders

VGP3D software

Job description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

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.

About the Role:

• Manufacturing fluid systems using the following skills:
  • Raw material prep and inspection
  • CNC tube bending
  • Dimensional part inspection
  • End finishing
  • Hydrostatic proof testing
  • Precision part cleaning and insulation

About You:

• 1+ year working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow work order instructions and read part drawings.
• Ability to adapt in fast paced environments.
• Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools.

Nice to haves but not required:

• 3+ years of aerospace fabrication/mechanical experience in related field.
• Tube fabrication experience
• Familiar with BLM tube benders and VGP3D software
• Pressure testing or clean room experience

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:

$25.08—$31.50 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.