Technical Trainer, Structures
Long Beach, NY - USA
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:
You will be a part of the People team which is a core enabler of the business with a true seat at the table and broad visibility across the company. From compensation and benefits to performance and onboarding the team takes a comprehensive approach to supporting employees and leaders alike. We embed ourselves into departments understanding needs and shaping the foundational strategies that will help individuals thrive as the company scales. Every challenge is an opportunity to solve for what really matters with agility empathy and creativity.
You will directly support 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.
About the Role: This is a contract position for 12 months
- Provide technical training support for the Vehicle Structures team demonstrating expertise across all critical structural assembly and quality processes
- Deliver hands-on demonstrations of advanced manufacturing techniques including precision drilling trimming fitting clamping mixing and sealant/lubricant application
- Transfer knowledge and train team members on proper fastener selection installation torque application and QA buy-off procedures
- Support the development and documentation of training materials for structural manufacturing processes
About You:
- Expert-level proficiency in all core structural manufacturing skills: precision drilling trimming fitting clamping and proper mixing/application of aerospace sealants and lubricants
- Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance processes including QA buy-off procedures deburring to specification aerospace fastener types and installation and torque application verification and documentation
- Demonstrated skill in operating specialized manufacturing equipment and precision measuring tools (90-degree motors rivet guns calipers micrometers depth gauges feeler/hole gauges)
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities with proven capability to clearly and safely demonstrate techniques and explain complex manufacturing processes aligned to safety protocols and quality standards
Nice to haves but not required:
- 8 years of technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred)
- Background in developing technical training materials standard operating procedures and/or process documentation
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:
$89000 - $133000 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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company.