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.
In this role, the Supervisor of the Fluids Factory will be responsible for leading a team of Tube Benders, OTW technicians, Manual welders, and precision cleaning technicians in fabricating fluid lines for Terran-R Vehicle and Engine production. This role is instrumental in managing strategic development and daily execution of fluid line fabrication operations, critical hardware lifts, and transportation. This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5AM – 3:30PM PT, Monday through Friday.
About the Role:
- Lead and mentor a growing team of fabricators, welders, and assembly technicians, providing daily technical direction, career development, and performance coaching
- Set and maintain priorities for your team to meet evolving program schedules and ensure hardware is delivered on-time and in-spec
- Help establish process standards and hold technician team accountable to these processes to ensure quality is maintained
- Communicate daily/weekly progress to upper management including any blockers with proposed solutions
About You:
- High school diploma or equivalency certification
- 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience or related field with at least 2+ years as a people leader
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with welding processes including GTAW and OTW • Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Self-Starter with an eagerness to learn and excel
Nice to haves but not required:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Smartsheets
- Experience building teams from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, and mentorship
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certification
- 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience or related field
- At least 2+ years as a people leader
- Experience with welding processes including GTAW and OTW
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-starter with eagerness to learn and excel
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Smartsheets
- Experience building teams including hiring, onboarding, and mentorship
Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions, mental‑health resources, and One Medical are highlighted. EAP access, a wellness stipend, and gym discounts further reinforce the health and wellness offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave and a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family‑building needs are prominently offered. Adoption assistance, a return‑to‑work program, partnership with Carrot Fertility, and an onsite Mother’s Room add depth.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Everyday perks include complimentary lunches/snacks, visiting food trucks, quarterly barbecues, offsites, and milestone celebrations. An annual learning stipend, Lunch‑and‑Learns, and conference access support growth and day‑to‑day engagement.
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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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At Relativity Space, we are an office-first company. We believe our best work happens in person—where collaboration is faster, problem-solving is sharper, and ideas flow more freely.
