{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"03036d69cf78ed21554b6dab","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03036d69cf78ed21554b6dab","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03036d69cf78ed21554b6dab","title":"Structures Technician I, First Shift","description":"At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.\nJoining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll 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 we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.\nAbout the Team:\nThe 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 interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. 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The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.\nAbout the Role:\nResponsible for drilling holes on flight hardware using appropriate tooling/jigs; working from holes with wider tolerance bands to tighter tolerance bands\nResponsible for assembling hardware using structural adhesives, properly torquing fasteners, or installing inserts\nPerform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges\nPerform blending or deburr operations using appropriate hand or power tools\nUphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness\nFoster and inclusive environment for all members of the team\nAbout You:\n1+ years of general fabrication or assembly experience or trade school degree\nProficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools\nProficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)\nNice to haves but not required:\nA&P certified\nExperience in precision drilling\nPrevious aerospace experience\nExperience with reading drawing or blueprints\nBenefits:\n100% health care coverage on your first day\nQuarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness\nPartnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources\nDiscounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot\nUnlimited onsite snacks\nDaily lunch stipend\nAnnual learning and development stipend\nPPE Stipend\nPet Insurance through Fetch\nCompany Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability\nUp to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave\n8 Weeks company paid parental leave\nAccess to One Medical\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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