Senior Friction Stir Welding Technician, First Shift

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality owning the build of Terran Rs primary structures. This isnt about turning the same bolt every day; its about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side with deep collaboration and real-time feedback to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date its up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time optimizing for scale and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves so will the factory with opportunities to apply automation machine learning and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM 3:30 PM PT Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:

• Develop Manufacturing Processes: Collaborate with engineering and technician teams to develop and productionize Friction Stir Welding processes which will include:
  • Bringing new equipment online
  • Aiding in weld parameter and program development
  • Helping set up the production shop floor following 5S principles
  • Completing the first frictions stir welds 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 fitment inspections
  • Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers calipers and torque wrenches
  • Operating FSW machinery to execute weld programs
  • Performing visual weld 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:

• 5 years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field
• 3years experience with friction stir welding (Aluminum 2195 preferred)
• Experience in using common inspection tools and torque wrenches
• Ability to adapt in fast paced environments
• Ability to work at heightsand lift 25 lbs

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with rigging and crane operations
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials
• Proficiency with CNC machining Robotics and/or FSW programming
• Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T to interpret blueprints and/or inspections at all assembly levels

• 100% health care coverage on your first day
• Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness
• Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources
• Discounts on gym memberships travel and entertainment through PerkSpot
• Unlimited onsite snacks
• Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays
• Annual learning and development stipend
• PPE Stipend
• Pet Insurance through Fetch
• Company Paid Life Insurance Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave
• 8 Weeks company paid parental leave
• Access to One Medical

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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