Relativity Space
aerospace
MaterialsCharacterizationTechnicianII
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“Materials Characterization Technician II at Relativity Space. Skills: CNC machining, CAD/CAM, Materials characterization, Machine maintenance. Operate and program CNC lathes, mills, and wire EDM machines, ensuring precision in machining aerospace metal alloys. Utilize CAD software to create and modify designs, implementing CNC programs (G-code) for producing materials test coupons”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring precision in machining aerospace metal alloys; producing materials test coupons; ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards; optimize machining processes; ensure optimal performance
Industry & Context.
solving problems that haven’t been solved before; troubleshoot machining equipment; troubleshoot manufacturing challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of hands-on machining experience operating or programming CNC lathes, mills and/or EDM machines, Experience in machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration to ensure optimal performance, Experience in using common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.), Ability to interpret and verify engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications using precision measuring instruments, Ability to adapt in fast paced environments
Nice to Have
Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and G-code programming, Solid understanding of machining best practices for aerospace materials, understanding of tolerancing and measurement techniques in accordance with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) standards
What You'll Do.
Operate and program CNC lathes
and wire EDM machines
ensuring precision in machining aerospace metal alloys
Utilize CAD software to create and modify designs
implementing CNC programs (G-code) for producing materials test coupons
and calibrate machining equipment
ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards
Develop and enforce standardized workflows for machine shop operations
including shift hand-offs and documentation of machining procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate effectively with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to translate project requirements into machining solutions; Work collaboratively with teams of varying technical expertise to optimize machining processes and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders; oral and verbal communication skills
Full 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 Materials & Processes team is responsible for the development, characterization, and inspection of materials across the Terran R launch vehicle. We specialize in rapid implementation of material systems through robust internal testing capabilities and first principles driven qualification approaches. We have recently made our first primary structure barrel, supported introduction of next generation powder additive alloys in the Aeon-R engine, and developed 100% in-cell NDE inspection capabilities for WAAM manufactured hardware. About the Role: Operate and program CNC lathes, mills, and wire EDM machines, ensuring precision in machining aerospace metal alloys Utilize CAD software to create and modify
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