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PBF Printer Technician I

Relativity Space logoRelativity Space$23.38–$35.06/hrLong Beach, California, United StatesPosted 2w ago
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This posting states $48.6k–$72.9k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

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 Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team develops, creates, and operates the most advanced additive manufacturing technologies in the world.

This best-in-class team makes sure that the infrastructure, materials, tools, and equipment are in place for us to rapidly iterate and print. The Powder-Based manufacturing team was crucial to manufacturing Aeon-1 for first launch and now are developing and demonstrating groundbreaking technologies, design, and approaches for Aeon-R!

This is a first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT.

The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. ## About the Role - Operate and monitor PBF machines following established procedures and work instructions - Prepare build platforms, load metal powder, and execute build files under supervision - Clean and maintain equipment and workspaces to ensure a safe and efficient environment - Document production data, quality checks, and machine performance in logs or digital systems - Follow all safety protocols, including handling of powder and operation of industrial equipment - Work collaboratively with Engineers and Leadership to resolve technical issues ## About You - High School Diploma or GED - 1+ Years Experience in Manufacturing, Fabrication or Assembly environment. - Proficient in hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, calipers, dimensional metrology tools, etc. - Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high-quality parts - Ability to interpret technical documents and maintain accurate records. - Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with machines and tools Nice to haves but not required: - 1+ years working as a Powder Bed Fusion Technician - 2 Year Associate Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (or equivalent) - Familiarity with additive manufacturing or metal powder is a plus - Experienced with MES systems like Manufacturo and Jira 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 $23.38 - $35.06 USD

From Relativity Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Relativity Space

Builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine.

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