Shift Lead, Materials Characterization Technicians (metallography) - First Shift Met Lab

Relativity Space

Long Beach, US
Base: $43.46 - $59.76 usd ph; bonus/equity: compet...
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6+ years hands-on metallography experience
Proficiency in sample preparation methods
Experience with inconel aluminum copper stainless steel
** Relativity Space is seeking a Shift Lead for its Materials Characterization Technicians team in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in metallography and leadership skills to support a team focused on aerospace materials for the Terran R rocket project. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing technical leadership to the MET Lab metallography team while acting as a working lead alongside the staff.
  • Candidates must possess over six years of hands-on experience in metallography, microscopy, and hardness testing specifically for aerospace applications.
  • Relativity Space offers competitive salary, equity, generous PTO, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Relativity Space is seeking a Shift Lead for its Materials Characterization Technicians team in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in metallography and leadership skills to support a team focused on aerospace materials for the Terran R rocket project. **

Salary

Base: $43.46 - $59.76 USD per hour; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity included; Benefits: Generous PTO, sick leave, parental leave, learning stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years hands-on metallography experience
  • Proficiency in sample preparation methods
  • Experience with Inconel aluminum copper stainless steel
  • Knowledge of standard test methods
  • Ability to train and mentor technicians

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership experience in related field
  • Experience with mechanical thermal chemistry testing
  • Familiarity with additive manufacturing welding heat treating

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years of hands-on metallography experience
  • Proficiency in precision machining polishing mounting etching
  • Strong attention to detail and organization

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