Additive Technician II

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team: 

The additive technology team leads research and development of Relativity’s Stargate 3D-printing platform and factory operating system to produce large-scale metal structures for the industrial base. The team works with robotics engineers, data scientists, systems engineers, and welders to advance Relativity’s innovative tech stack, which leverages autonomy, advanced simulation, machine learning, and robotics. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, the team is creating a unified platform that can perform additive manufacturing, in-situ monitoring, NDE, and subtraction capabilities in a single print cell. Progressing in parallel to Terran R development, Relativity’s breakthroughs in large-scale additive manufacturing have the potential to revolutionize the defense industrial base.  

About the Role:

• Assist in the setup and operation of welding and additive manufacturing equipment under the guidance of senior technicians or supervisors
• Follow established work instructions, safety protocols, and quality standards to ensure proper execution of welding and production tasks
• Support the team in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance
• Learn and apply process control techniques, ensuring that weld parameters are within specifications and production goals are met
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including proper storage and handling of materials

About You:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or coursework in welding or manufacturing processes is a plus
• Basic knowledge of welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, or Stick welding) or a willingness to learn and develop skills in additive manufacturing
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, technical drawings, and safety guidelines to execute tasks efficiently and accurately
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of production 
• Team player with good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and supervisors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle varying production demands
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, which may involve safely handling equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Hands-on experience with basic welding equipment or additive manufacturing tools
• Familiarity with basic quality control tools or concepts, such as measuring instruments, micrometers, or visual inspection techniques
• Interest in pursuing further training or certifications in advanced welding or additive manufacturing technologies

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.

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.