10+ years aerospace high temperature materials processing
Hands-on experience in material testing and fabrication
Subject matter expertise in welding and additive manufacturing
Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Materials & Processes Technical Specialist to support the development and testing of materials for their Terran R rocket in Long Beach, California. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace materials processing and offers a collaborative environment where innovation and problem-solving are encouraged
Job Summary
The role involves supporting core lab operations including prototyping, test coupon design, and test development documentation for the Terran R rocket vehicle.
Candidates will serve as a subject matter expert troubleshooting challenges related to material processing, machining, and testing while mentoring new team members.
This position offers the opportunity to shape how the company designs and develops for re-use as they move toward first flight and beyond.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Relativity Space is seeking a Senior Materials & Processes Technical Specialist to support the development and testing of materials for their Terran R rocket in Long Beach, California. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace materials processing and offers a collaborative environment where innovation and problem-solving are encouraged.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years aerospace high temperature materials processing
hands-on experience in material testing and fabrication
subject matter expertise in welding and additive manufacturing
experience with advanced composites and machining
ability to mentor and train team members
Nice-to-have
passion for solving unsolved problems
autonomy and ownership mindset
collaborative cross-functional teamwork
drive for innovation and technical rigor
Key Requirements
Associate's Degree in Natural Science or Materials
10+ years of hands-on aerospace materials experience
Experience with high temperature materials processing and testing