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Senior Laser Tracker Operator, Second Shift

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As a Senior Laser Tracker Operator, you will collect geometric data with laser trackers, use Verisurf, and collaborate in a hands-on environment to support rocket manufacturing processes.
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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team: 

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

This is a 2nd shift position with a standard schedule of 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM PT, Monday through Friday. The role includes a 10% shift differential added to the base pay. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:

  • Collect geometric data via laser tracker using model-based software such as Verisurf
  • Visualize 3D spaces and understand how tooling integrates into complex assemblies
  • Perform well in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and willing to develop technical skills
  • Take the initiative when solving problems and ask questions when unsure
  • Ensure compliance with safe work practices and adapt in changing environments
  • Have a team-oriented mindset with the desire to support a variety of tasks and collaborate with different groups

About You:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience operating laser trackers in a manufacturing or tooling environment
  • 5+ years experience with Verisurf X for data collection and reporting
  • Familiarity with standard inspection tools such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, and height gauges, as well as GD&T principles and the ability to interpret basic engineering drawings and models
  • General understanding of manufacturing processes and how large structural components are assembled
  • Ability to assist in the location of precision tooling and machine details
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the year

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Ability to visualize 3D space and integrate complex geometries on to both large and small fabrications
  • Ability to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information
  • Ability to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude 
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

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$48.25$61.60 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].


Top Skills

Gd&T
Laser Trackers
Verisurf

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