Relativity Space
TPS Technician I, First Shift
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Experience
- 0–1 years; experience may be in aerospace manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, composites, fabrication, assembly, or another related hands-on field.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED.
About the job
Manufactures and documents thermal protection system components and subassemblies for the Terran R rocket, following safety, quality, and production requirements.
What you'll do
- Perform adhesive bonding and other TPS processes, including surface preparation, adhesive mixing and application, and vacuum bagging.
- Follow drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures; operate tools and MES software to document production.
- Troubleshoot routine production issues with engineers, inspectors, and technicians, and support downstream operations.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–1 years of experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, composites, fabrication, assembly, or another related hands-on field.
- Basic experience using hand tools, power tools, or production equipment in a manufacturing or shop environment.
- Ability to follow written work instructions, drawings, specifications, and established manufacturing processes.
Pay
$22.80 — $34.20 USD (base salary)
Tools
hand tools, pneumatic tools, calibrated equipment, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software
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