# Senior Materials Characterization Technician, Machine Shop, Second Shift

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/5b79638d-89f0-4e31-9914-eec74b30f4ad

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 31 – 47 USD per hour

## Summary

This role operates CNC machining equipment to produce aerospace components and test materials for a rocket manufacturer, requiring both hands-on machine operation and the ability to inspect parts to specification. It suits experienced machinists who can work independently on complex setups and want to contribute directly to hardware that flies.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

## Required

- 5+ years operating CNC mills and lathes
- First article inspection capability including programming and dry runs
- Custom fixturing design and build
- G-code reading and editing
- Precision measurement tools proficiency
- Ability to work with aerospace materials and specifications

## Nice to have

- Machine maintenance and troubleshooting experience
- Wire EDM experience
- Aerospace machining best practices knowledge
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards understanding
- Strong oral and written communication skills

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8692482002?gh_jid=8692482002