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 Factory Test team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities. We use our breadth of experience and collaborative engineering approach to support everything from very large structural tests to precise valve actuation. To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets in Long Beach from initial concept to test execution. If you enjoy working on a multi-disciplinary team with a broad mandate and want to put hands on hardware, then this is the team for you.
About the Role:
- Perform a variety of test tasks independently, including assembly, calibration, and inspection of aerospace systems and components
- Take ownership of assigned portions of team projects and contribute to their successful completion
- Demonstrate advanced skills in troubleshooting and testing, with minimal supervision required
- Develop and refine your ability to lead smaller tasks or sub-projects within the team
- Provide valuable feedback to colleagues, helping improve the quality and efficiency of team work
- Ensure test results are accurately documented and reports are completed in a timely manner
About You:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace testing, fabrication, or a similar field
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently and without supervision, while maintaining a high standard of quality
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with minimal guidance
- Demonstrated understanding of aerospace components and systems, with the ability to read and interpret technical schematics and drawings
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team goals
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, which may involve safely handling equipment, perform physical tasks such as stooping, bending, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces, and lifting up to 50lbs
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience working on a variety of testing equipment and mechanical/electrical systems
- Familiarity with creating and reviewing test documentation and work orders
- Experience in providing feedback to peers and mentoring less experienced team members
- Previous experience working with advanced aerospace systems, cryogenics, or hydraulic systems
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:
$28.90—$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.
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Relativity Space Long Beach, California, USA Office
We have two sites in Long Beach, CA's Space Beach: "The Wormhole," a 1M sq. ft. factory, once Boeing C-17's home. Nearby, "The Portal" supports Aeon R engine production for our Terran R launch vehicle.
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