NoneOnsite · Aerospace

Friction Stir Welding Technician II, Second Shift

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Mission Brief

Core Responsibilities

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Joining 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 </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">About the Team: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s 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, it’s 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.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is a second-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. In addition to base pay, employees receive a 10% shift differential.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">About the Role:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="none">Responsible for FSW operations which will include running the equipment, prepping welds for welding, and post weld blending</span> </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Responsible for completing standard lift operations or assisting in critical lift operation </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform precision blending/deburring using a combination of standard power tools or hand tools </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Perform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pi tape </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="45" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team<span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">About You:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="none">2+ years’ experience with friction stir welding</span> </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1+ years’ experience with crane and rigging operations </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="51" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Nice to haves but not required: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="55" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="none">Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc)</span> </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="55" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with running CNC equipment or robotics </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="55" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with NDT operations </span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-leveltext="-" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":45,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="55" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Previous aerospace experience<span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Benefits:</strong></span></div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">100% health care coverage on your first day</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Unlimited onsite snacks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Annual learning and development stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PPE Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pet Insurance through Fetch</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">8 Weeks company paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Access to One Medical</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 14px;">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.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 14px;">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 <a href="https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace">here.</a></span></p></div><div class="title">Hiring Range:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$27.20</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$40.80 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>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.</strong></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at <a href="mailto:accommodations@relativityspace.com">accommodations@relativityspace.com</a>.</strong></span></em></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.</span></strong></em></p></div>

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