Relativity Space

Overview

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The TPS Technician II role involves manufacturing Thermal Protection System components for the Terran R vehicle, contributing to a team focused on process development and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT.
• The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.