Integration Technician I, Thrust Structure

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Long Beach, CA, USA
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25-38 Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Assembles, installs, tests, and documents aerospace flight hardware for Terran R thrust structures, including secondary structures, fluid systems, avionics, and engine installations. Collaborates with production, integration engineering, and quality teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Performs precision fastening, torqueing, bonding, testing, and tool operation while meeting strict quality standards and safely working in confined or physically demanding areas.
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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 Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program. 

This is a first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. 

About the Role:

  • The Integration technician role will play a critical role in ensuring that various components and systems of flight hardware are assembled, tested, and installed with the highest quality.
  • The role requires a combination of technical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of aerospace processes.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to successfully build and install flight hardware.
  • Collaborate with the production team, integration engineers and quality team to build, develop, and document job operations.
  • Primary area of focus will be assembly, install, and testing of flight hardware through development and production of Thrust Structure for Terran R. Including Secondary Structures, Fluids Systems, Avionics Systems, and Engine Installations. 

About You:

  • 1+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment handling flight hardware and performing critical operations.
  • Possess a wide range of technical skills including but not limited to fastener/torque applications, secondary retention, testing, avionics familiarity, and bonding operations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
  • Ability to set up and operate a wide range of hand and pneumatic tools along with calibrated tools and measuring devices.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
  • Able to safely navigate and walk on uneven terrain or surfaces, as frequently required in the work environment.
  • Able to frequently crouch, bend, or squat to access low-level areas or equipment.
  • Able to kneel to perform work duties, as needed throughout a shift (Personal Protective Equipment provided).
  • Able to reach and extend arms overhead for the duration required to complete assembly tasks.

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • FAA Airframe and Power Plant license
  • Electromechanical build proficiency  
  • Familiar with propulsion systems and components 

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:
$25.58$38.37 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

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.

Skills Required

  • 1+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or experience in a related field
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment handling flight hardware and performing critical operations
  • Technical skills in fastener and torque applications, secondary retention, testing, avionics familiarity, and bonding operations
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with engineering and production teams
  • Ability to set up and operate hand tools, pneumatic tools, calibrated tools, and measuring devices
  • Ability to climb ladders and work comfortably in tight spaces
  • Ability to safely navigate and walk on uneven terrain or surfaces
  • Ability to frequently crouch, bend, or squat to access low-level areas or equipment
  • Ability to kneel as needed throughout a shift
  • Ability to reach and extend arms overhead for the duration required to complete assembly tasks
  • FAA Airframe and Power Plant license
  • Electromechanical build proficiency
  • Familiarity with propulsion systems and components

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, company‑funded HSA contributions, mental‑health resources, and access to One Medical. Wellness supports such as an EAP, wellness stipend, and gym discounts are also highlighted.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental benefits are positioned as generous and are paired with a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family‑building needs. Partnership with Carrot Fertility and a return‑to‑work program further bolster this area.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity is included for full‑time employees alongside salary and a 401(k), with four‑year vesting commonly cited. This signals broad access to ownership as part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, 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.

Why Work With Us

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.

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