Materials Characterization Technician II (CNC programmerOperator)

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 27 - 35

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly re-fly and scale: developing characterizing and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution balancing performance and reliability with cost quality and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond the challenges become more exciting offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products systems and disciplines engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design manufacturing and operations.

About the Role:

Operate and program CNC lathes mills and wire EDM machines ensuring precision in machining aerospace metal alloys
Utilize CAD software to create and modify designs implementing CNC programs (G-code) for producing materials test coupons
Maintain troubleshoot and calibrate machining equipment ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards
Communicate effectively with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to translate project requirements into machining solutions
Work collaboratively with teams of varying technical expertise to optimize machining processes and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges
Develop and enforce standardized workflows for machine shop operations including shift hand-offs and documentation of machining procedures

About You:

2 years of hands-on machining experience operating or programming CNC lathes mills and/or EDM machines
Experience in machine maintenance troubleshooting and calibration to ensure optimal performance
Experience in using common inspection tools (calipers micrometers dial indicators etc)
Ability to interpret and verify engineering drawings blueprints and technical specifications using precision measuring instruments
Ability to adapt in fast paced environments

Nice to haves but not required:

Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and G-code programming
Solid understanding of machining best practices for aerospace materials
Strong oral and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of tolerancing and measurement techniques in accordance with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards

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:

$27.41 - $35.48 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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