Company Overview:  

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 Vehicle Manufacturing CNC Machinist team will play a crucial role in the manufacturability of our aerospace vehicles, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards. The CNC Machinist team is responsible for developing and manufacturing aerospace barrel panels using the latest CNC machining technologies. This position requires in-depth knowledge of machining aerospace aluminum and a commitment to excellence in the aerospace industry.   

About the Role:

• Develop Manufacturing Processes: Collaborate with engineering and technician teams to develop and productionize CNC machining processes which will include: 
• Bringing new equipment online 
• Aiding engineering in programming development 
• Helping set up the production shop floor following 5S principles 
• Completing the first machining operations on both development and flight hardware 
• Production Processes: Lead day to day production tasks which will include: 
• Loading and unloading panels and/or barrels with the use of overhead cranes 
• Installing structural mechanical piece parts 
• Performing panel dimensional inspections 
• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches 
• Operating CNC Machining equipment to execute machining programs 
• Performing visual material inspections 
• Perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation 
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing machinery process, which could include defects in materials, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies in production methods. 
• Safety: Ensure all operations are being run in accordance to Relativity Space standards 
• Teamwork: Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team. 

About You:

• High school diploma or equivalency certification 
• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field 
• Experience with machining and machine programming (Aluminum 2195 preferred) 
• Proficiency with CNC, Robotics, and/or machine programming 
• Experience with multi axis machines 
• Proficient in the use of common inspection tools 
• Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T to interpret blueprints and/or inspections at all assembly levels 
• Experience with rigging and crane operations 
• Ability to adapt in fast paced environments 

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Experience with rigging and crane operations 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office 
• Proficient in sheet metal fabrication, such as rolling and forming 
• Strong knowledge of relevant aerospace industry standards and specifications 
• Effective communication skills 
• Engineering or tool design 

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend and more! 

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.