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 launch operations team is a part of the Cape Canaveral launch site and is primarily responsible for the operational aspects of vehicle integration, payload integration, pad operations, countdown operations, recovery, and reusability. Over the last few years, the launch operations team successfully lifted the Terran 1 vehicle off the ground and have transitioned focus to designing and building the infrastructure to support our next generation vehicle, Terran R. The team is working hand in hand across multiple engineering disciplines to build out critical systems such as the launch pad, transport erector, integration hardware, transport vessels, horizontal integration facilities, and much more to support the Terran R program.
Our mission is to redefine how rockets are built and launched. At the Cape launch site, our team handles all aspects of vehicle, payload, pad, and recovery operations.
About the Role:
As a Lead, Launch Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in building, operating, and maintaining the TerranR launch pad. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment, complete complex projects, and collaborate seamlessly across teams. You should be capable of delivering high-quality work and managing projects with minimal supervision. As a Lead, Launch Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and successful execution of pad operations, including construction, launch operations, and maintenance of pad systems between flights. Leading a team of multi-skilled technicians, you'll collaborate with engineering and support teams to achieve these objectives. Your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and attention to detail will be key in driving the success of the organization’s goals.
- Lead the technician team tasked with executing launch pad development, launch operations, and pad maintenance tasks including process tubing, high pressure gas systems, mechanical systems, and launch day operations
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex pad hardware with various levels of engineering and supervisory oversight
- Interpret engineering drawings and procedures to organize work tasking within the team
- Collaborate with management and engineering on developing effective and safe operations; drive streamlined processes and procedures to improve efficiencies, quality, and operational cadence
- Mentor and train less experienced team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement through feedback and operational excellence
- Perform other launch site tasking as assigned
About You:
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace operations or equivalent relatable experience
- Prior experience with process piping and high-pressure systems
- Prior experience leading a team of technicians or equivalent roles
- Strong attention to detail and desire to solve complex hardware and operational issues
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with software systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work a flexible schedule dependent on operational timelines and mission cadence
- Knowledgeable on relevant safety standards related to high pressure systems, heavy machinery, etc.
Nice to Have but Not Required:
- Experience with cryogenics (tanker offloading and operating systems)
- Experience with lifting and crane operations
- Experience with general facility maintenance
- Experience/knowledge in construction/demolition activities
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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.
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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