# Materials & Processes Technical Specialist II

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2a556b6a-8f59-403c-b571-738345198c51

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 38 – 58 USD per hour

## Summary

This role develops and tests advanced materials and thermal protection systems for rockets, requiring deep expertise in aerospace composite processing and hands-on lab work. It suits experienced materials engineers who want technical ownership in a fast-moving launch company and can mentor junior team members.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Required

- Associate's degree in Natural Science, Materials, or related field
- 10+ years hands-on aerospace high temperature materials processing and testing
- Experience with lamination, honeycomb core assembly, bagging, de-tooling, resin infusion
- Experience with filament winding, PIP, CVD, surface preparation
- Experience with thermal protection systems, heat shields, TPS tiles, ablative materials, CMC, cork bonding, silicone adhesives
- Composite panel layup fabrication and surface preparation
- Advanced heatshield composite processing and machining
- Subject matter expertise in high temperature composites troubleshooting
- Ability to mentor and train team members
- Knowledge of lab operations support

## Nice to have

- Operating thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing instruments (DSC, LFA, TGA, Dilatometer, Instron)
- CAD and software skills

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8654505002?gh_jid=8654505002