Shift Lead, Materials Characterization Technicians (Metallography) First Shift MET Lab

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:

• Provide technical leadership to MET Lab metallography team by distributing daily work based on team strengths and goals; be a working lead alongside the team help set priorities and act as first-line of technical support
• Ensure team follows work standards safety protocols and 5S work center upkeep
• Train mentor and provide feedback to new/existing technicians to continuously improve skills
• Monitor equipment status and report deadlines delays or changes to supervisor
• Provide direct feedback uphold team culture and set tone for professionalism accountability and teamwork
• Deescalate minor interpersonal issues and collaborate with Supervisor on performance reviews

About You:

• 6 years of hands-on metallography microscopy hardness testing and/or etching in materials characterization for aerospace applications
• Proficient in sample preparation methods including precision machining polishing/mounting etching and microscopy for aerospace materials (Inconel aluminum copper stainless steel non-metallics etc.)
• Familiar with standard test methods and sample preparation techniques
• Well-organized and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with ability to train others and work collaboratively in a professional team environment

Nice to haves but not required:

• Lead or other leadership experience in related field
• Experience with mechanical testing thermal testing chemistry testing and/or powder analysis
• Familiarity with material processing techniques ex. additive manufacturing welding heat treating etc

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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