Senior Friction Stir Welding Technician, First Shift

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 1st shift position, with hours: 6:00am-2:30pm PT.

About the Role:

• Develop Manufacturing Processes: Collaborate with engineering and technician teams to develop and productionize Friction Stir Welding processes which will include:

• Bringing new equipment online

• Aiding in weld parameter and program development

• Helping set up the production shop floor following 5S principles

• Completing the first frictions stir welds on both development and flight hardware

• Production Processes: Lead day to day production tasks which will include:

• Loading and unloading panels and/or barrels with the use of overhead cranes

• Installing structural mechanical piece parts

• Performing panel dimensional fitment inspections

• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches

• Operating FSW machinery to execute weld programs

• Performing visual weld inspections

• Perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing machinery process, which could include defects in materials, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies in production methods.

• Safety: Ensure all operations are being run in accordance to Relativity Space standards

• Teamwork: Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team.

About You:

• 5+ years of aerospace mechanical experience or related field
• 3+ years experience with friction stir welding (Aluminum 2195 preferred)
• Experience in using common inspection tools and torque wrenches
• Ability to adapt in fast paced environments
• Ability to work at heights and lift 25 lbs

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with rigging and crane operations
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials
• Proficiency with CNC machining, Robotics, and/or FSW programming
• Use in-depth familiarity of GD&T to interpret blueprints and/or inspections at all assembly levels

Benefits:

• 100% health care coverage on your first day
• Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness
• Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot
• Unlimited onsite snacks
• Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays
• Annual learning and development stipend
• PPE Stipend
• Pet Insurance through Fetch
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave
• 8 Weeks company paid parental leave
• Access to One Medical