TPS Technician II, First Shift

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

responsibilities-from 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 Space's 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 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: $27.20 - $40.80 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.