Relativity Space

Lead, PBF Technician (Second Shift)

Long Beach, California, United States

$93-121k

Full Time

2 hours ago

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Job 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.

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 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.

About the Team:

The Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing team is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in rocket propulsion hardware. Responsible for development, process, and production, the team oversees initial concept to final hardware with rigorous quality and precision. From developing print parameters on state-of-the-art 3D printers to enabling fast iteration for partner departments, the team plays a critical role in taking engine designs from concept to hot fire. The team was instrumental in producing Aeon 1 engines for Terran 1 launch and is now pioneering next-generation processes and designs for our Aeon R engines that will power Terran R. With flight hardware production scaling up rapidly, now is the time to join and make a direct impact.

About the Role:

Oversee daily operations of both PBF Print and Post-Processing teams, ensuring on-time delivery and execution of production schedule
Prioritize and coordinate tasks across shifts, tracking progress and addressing bottlenecks to maintain production flow
Assist technicians with troubleshooting PBF Printers, Post-processing equipment, and maintaining daily consumables
Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, ensuring compliance with EHS and SOP process controls
Collaborate with engineering and team to drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, process optimization, and technician development to enhance team performance

About You:

4+ Years Experience in PBF (Powder Bed Fusion) additive manufacturing, with exposure to either PBF Printers or related Post-Processing equipment
Strong understanding of PBF machine operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and material handling procedures
Experience leading a team or acting as a key technical resource in a fast-paced production environment
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate tasks, train team members, and track production priorities
Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment, including lifting, moving materials, and adhering to safety protocols

Nice to haves but not required:

5+ years of leadership In PBF or Additive manufacturing, managing technician teams and overseeing production operations.
Certification in PBF operation/maintenance applications or Associates degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Experience in CAD software or programming PBF printers or related subtractive equipment
Strong attention to detail and familiarity with data tracking reports to monitor production efficiency

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:

$44.88—$58.08 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.