TPS Technician II, 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 Manufacturing team owns all process development fabrication strategy and production equipment for Terran R our next generation reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilitiesfrom factory floor layout to developing complex tooling for novel processes and partnering with our vehicle engineering team to influence the design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines while working cross-functionally to continuously improve the vehicle program.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM 3:30 PM PT Monday through Friday. Please note 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:

• Manufacture Thermal Protection System (TPS) components and subassemblies for the Terran R vehicle while meeting quality safety and production requirements
• Perform adhesive bonding operations including surface preparation adhesive mixing application vacuum bagging and other TPS manufacturing processes
• Follow engineering drawings work instructions specifications and manufacturing procedures while completing assigned work with minimal supervision
• Safely operate hand tools pneumatic tools calibrated equipment and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software to document production activities
• Collaborate with engineers quality inspectors and fellow technicians to troubleshoot routine production issues and continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Support downstream operations as needed while maintaining Relativity Spaces high standards for safety quality and shop organization

About You:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of aerospace manufacturing experience or a related field
• Experience performing adhesive bonding operations including surface preparation adhesive mixing application and vacuum bagging
• Experience manufacturing or assembling flight hardware in a production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality flight hardware
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with engineering quality and production teams

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations at remote or downstream production sites

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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