Senior CNC Programmer

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing the aerospace industry by constructing rockets that meet both current demands and future aspirations. Our groundbreaking Terran R vehicle is designed to transport customer payloads into orbit, fulfilling the increasing need for launch capabilities. This is just the beginning; achieving commercial success with Terran R will pave the way for innovative advancements in science, exploration, and technology that transcend the boundaries of today.When you join Relativity, you become part of a culture that encourages autonomy, ownership, and significant impact at every level. Here, you will not only perform tasks but tackle challenges that have yet to be addressed, contributing to the development of rockets, manufacturing facilities, and a thriving business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate operations, you will work collaboratively across teams, influence key decisions, and witness your contributions come to fruition swiftly. Relativity is a hub where creativity melds with technical precision, and your insights will shape the narratives we create together. This is a pivotal moment to make a lasting impact on our products, processes, and organizational culture as Terran R gains momentum. The most rewarding work of your career is just around the corner. Join us!

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing the aerospace industry by developing innovative rockets that meet today's demands while paving the way for future advancements. Our Terran R vehicle is designed to deliver customer payloads into orbit, addressing the escalating need for launch capabilities. This is merely the beginning; achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock unprecedented opportunities in science, exploration, and innovation, enabling us to push the boundaries of what is possible.Becoming part of Relativity means joining an environment that values autonomy, ownership, and impactful contributions at every level. You will not merely be performing tasks; you will tackle challenges that have yet to be solved, assisting in the development of a rocket, a manufacturing facility, and a thriving business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will collaborate across diverse teams, influence decisions, and witness your efforts come to fruition in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical precision coexist, and your input will be integral to the narrative we are crafting together. This is a unique opportunity to leave a significant mark on our product, processes, and culture, as Terran R gains momentum and becomes a reality. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting for you here. Join us.

At Relativity Space, we're revolutionizing the aerospace industry by constructing innovative rockets that cater to both present-day demands and future advancements. Our Terran R vehicle is engineered to transport customer payloads into orbit, fulfilling the increasing need for launch capacity. This is merely the beginning. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will pave the way for new opportunities that foster scientific progress, exploration, and innovation, leading us into uncharted territories.Joining Relativity means becoming part of a dynamic environment where autonomy, ownership, and impactful contributions thrive at every level. You won't just be performing tasks; you'll be tackling unprecedented challenges that contribute to building a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you'll engage in cross-functional collaboration, influence key decisions, and witness your ideas materialize at an unprecedented pace. At Relativity, creativity and technical precision coexist, and your insights will shape the narrative of our collective journey. This is a unique moment to leave a significant imprint on the product, process, and culture, as Terran R is gaining momentum and becoming a reality. The most meaningful work of your career awaits you. Join us.About the Team: Our engine manufacturing team is dedicated to delivering high-performance products and manufacturing systems by relentlessly innovating in cost, quality, and lead time. Through collaborative efforts, unwavering accountability, and a steadfast focus on safety, we support the Terran R program. Our responsibilities encompass providing insightful design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, and ensuring the highest standards are met in every aspect of our operations.

We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our dynamic team at vast in Long Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have a passion for precision machining and a strong understanding of CNC programming techniques. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing processes are efficient and effective, contributing to the production of high-quality components.

Join Relativity as a CMM Programmer II on the second shift, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the precision and quality of our manufacturing processes. Your expertise in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming will help us maintain our high standards.As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and executing inspection programs, interpreting technical drawings, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to enhance product quality. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and eager to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing space travel by building rockets designed to meet the demands of today and the innovations of tomorrow. Our Terran R vehicle is set to deliver customer payloads to orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capacity. This is just the beginning; achieving commercial success with Terran R will open new avenues for scientific advancement, exploration, and groundbreaking innovations. Join us in pioneering progress that extends beyond our current understanding.When you become part of Relativity, you are joining a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and impactful contributions at every level. Your role will not be limited to merely completing tasks; you will be part of a team solving unprecedented challenges, helping to build a rocket, a factory, and a thriving business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will work collaboratively across teams, influence decisions, and witness your contributions come to life swiftly. Relativity is where creativity meets technical precision, and your insights will help shape the narrative we are crafting together. This is a unique moment in time where you can significantly impact the product, processes, and culture, with Terran R gaining momentum and becoming a reality. Experience the most rewarding work of your career with us.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing aerospace by designing and manufacturing rockets that not only meet today's demands but also enable future advancements in space exploration. Our Terran R vehicle is poised to deliver customer payloads into orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capabilities. This endeavor marks just the beginning; commercializing Terran R will open doors to new scientific, exploratory, and innovative opportunities, pushing the boundaries of what we know.By joining Relativity, you become part of a dynamic environment where autonomy, ownership, and substantial impact are integral to our operations. Here, you won't merely perform tasks; you'll tackle unprecedented challenges, contributing to the development of a rocket, a factory, and a pioneering business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will collaborate across diverse teams, influencing decisions and witnessing your contributions take shape at an unprecedented pace. At Relativity, creativity and technical precision go hand in hand, and your insights will shape the narrative we are crafting together. Now is an exceptional time to leave your mark on our product, processes, and culture as Terran R gains momentum. The most impactful work of your career is within your reach. Come join us.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing rocket manufacturing to meet both current and future needs. Our cutting-edge Terran R vehicle is designed to transport customer payloads into orbit, addressing the escalating demand for launch capacity. This is just the beginning; realizing commercial success with Terran R will pave the way for new scientific and exploratory opportunities, driving progress beyond the horizons of our understanding.Joining Relativity means immersing yourself in an environment where autonomy, ownership, and impact are integral to every role. You won’t merely be completing tasks; you will be tackling unique challenges and contributing to the development of a rocket, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and a groundbreaking business from the ground up. Regardless of your department—be it propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions—you will collaborate across teams, influence key decisions, and witness your contributions come to life in record time. Relativity is a space where creativity merges with technical excellence, and your insights will shape the narrative we are crafting together. This is a pivotal moment to leave your imprint on our products, processes, and culture, as we continue to gain momentum with Terran R. The most rewarding work of your career awaits. Become a part of our mission.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing the aerospace industry by building rockets that address both current demands and future innovations. Our Terran R vehicle is designed to transport customer payloads into orbit, fulfilling the increasing need for launch capacity. This represents just the beginning of our mission. By achieving commercial success with the Terran R, we will create new avenues for scientific advancement, exploration, and groundbreaking innovation, allowing us to push the boundaries beyond what is currently known. Joining Relativity Space means becoming a key player in an environment that fosters autonomy, ownership, and impact at every level. You won’t merely be executing tasks; you will tackle unprecedented challenges, contribute to the development of a rocket, factory, and business from the ground up. In your role, whether in propulsion, manufacturing, software development, avionics, or a corporate function, you will work collaboratively across various teams, influence decision-making, and witness your contributions come to life rapidly. Relativity offers a unique blend of creativity and technical precision, empowering you to shape the narratives we’re creating together. This is an extraordinary opportunity to leave your imprint on the product, process, and culture at a pivotal moment in our journey as the Terran R gains traction and momentum. Your most impactful career chapter awaits. Join us today!

Join Relativity as a Quality Inspector II specializing in Dimensional Inspection on our dynamic second shift team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the precision and quality of our products through meticulous inspection and evaluation processes. Your attention to detail will help us maintain our high standards of excellence.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing the aerospace industry by constructing innovative rockets designed to meet both current demands and future breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle is set to deliver customer payloads into orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capacity. This is merely the beginning; our commercial success with the Terran R will pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in science, exploration, and innovation, propelling progress beyond the boundaries of what is currently known.Joining Relativity means becoming part of an environment where autonomy, ownership, and impact are prevalent at every level. Here, you are not just executing tasks; you are tackling unprecedented challenges, contributing to the development of a rocket, a manufacturing facility, and an entire business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will work collaboratively across teams, influence decisions, and witness your contributions come to fruition at an impressive pace. Relativity is a place where creativity meets technical rigor, and your unique voice will shape the narratives we create together. This is a remarkable opportunity to leave your mark on our products, processes, and culture, as we continue to build momentum with the tangible progress of the Terran R. The most impactful work of your career awaits you here. Join us.About the Team:The Engine Manufacturing Department's mission is to produce high-performance products and manufacturing systems through continuous innovation focused on cost, quality, and lead times. By fostering cross-functional collaboration, maintaining high levels of accountability, and emphasizing safety, we support the Terran R program. We are tasked with providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing advanced manufacturing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing space travel by developing rockets that meet the demands of today while paving the way for future innovations. Our Terran R vehicle is designed to transport customer payloads to orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch capabilities. But this is just the beginning. The commercial success of Terran R will open new avenues for scientific advancement, exploration, and transformative innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is known.Joining Relativity means immersing yourself in an environment where autonomy, ownership, and significant impact are present at every level. Here, you won't just be performing tasks; you will be tackling unprecedented challenges, contributing to the development of a rocket, a factory, and an entire business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will collaborate across teams, influence decisions, and witness your contributions come to fruition swiftly. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical precision coexist, and your insights will help shape the narratives we are creating together. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark on the product, the processes, and the culture, with tangible developments in the Terran R that are gaining momentum. The most rewarding work of your career awaits. Join us.About the Team: The Stage Manufacturing team is dedicated to transforming design concepts into real-world applications, overseeing the construction of the primary structures for the Terran R. This role is not about repetitive tasks; it's about innovating the systems that enable rocket construction. Our engineers and technicians work closely together, providing real-time feedback and fostering deep collaboration to enhance our building processes. With a defined manifest and launch timelines, the team is responsible for delivering on the Terran R mission: addressing challenges in real-time, optimizing operations for scalability, and continuously refining our methodologies. As the vehicle evolves, so too will our manufacturing processes, with opportunities to leverage automation, machine learning, and cutting-edge technologies. What we create here lays the groundwork for the future of large-scale launches.This is a second shift role with a standard schedule from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM PT, Monday through Thursday.

Relativity Space designs and builds rockets to meet today’s launch needs and drive future advancements in aerospace. The Terran R vehicle is central to these efforts, helping deliver customer payloads to orbit and supporting new opportunities in science and exploration. The company values autonomy and ownership, encouraging every team member to take on meaningful challenges. Work here involves more than just completing tasks; it means helping to develop a rocket, a factory, and a growing business. Employees collaborate across disciplines, whether in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or business functions, and see their contributions quickly take shape. Team focus The Manufacturing team oversees process development, fabrication strategies, and production equipment for the Terran R rocket. This group shapes the factory floor, develops complex tooling for new processes, and works closely with vehicle engineering to influence rocket design. Their goal is to turn engineering requirements into efficient production lines and drive the vehicle program forward. Role overview This Second Shift Supervisor position supports the Manufacturing team in Long Beach, California. The role covers hours from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM Pacific Time. The supervisor will help guide production activities during the second shift, contributing to the ongoing development and fabrication of the Terran R rocket.

Join Relativity as a CNC Machinist II specializing in quick turn machining. In this role, you will be responsible for operating CNC machines with precision and efficiency, ensuring high-quality output that meets industry standards. You will collaborate with engineers and other machinists to optimize processes and deliver exceptional results. Your expertise will play a vital role in our manufacturing operations, contributing to our commitment to innovation and excellence.

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a pioneering aerospace company that provides responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, satellite components, and much more. Our mission is to democratize access to space, enabling groundbreaking scientific exploration, Earth observation, and addressing critical issues such as climate change and national security.Our Electron rocket is a leader in the industry, consistently ranking as the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our next-generation medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed to support larger satellite constellations. CNC MACHINIST III / SENIOR - B SHIFTLocated at Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California, the CNC Machinist III / Senior will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machines to produce flight-ready hardware in accordance with Rocket Lab specifications.

Join Relativity as a Manufacturing Engineer II specializing in CNC Machining. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring precision and efficiency in production. Your contributions will directly impact product quality and operational excellence, driving innovations that meet customer needs.

At Relativity Space, we are revolutionizing the aerospace industry by building advanced rockets that cater to both current demands and future innovations. Our Terran R vehicle is designed to deliver customer payloads into orbit, addressing the escalating need for launch capacity. This journey is just the beginning; by achieving commercial success with Terran R, we will unlock unparalleled opportunities to propel science, exploration, and groundbreaking innovation into the future.Being a part of Relativity means joining a culture of autonomy, ownership, and significant impact at every level. Here, you're not merely executing tasks; you are tackling unprecedented challenges, contributing to the development of rockets, factories, and a thriving business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you'll collaborate across teams, influence critical decisions, and witness your contributions come to life in record time. This is a unique moment where you can leave your mark on our products, processes, and culture, while Terran R gains momentum. Your most rewarding career experience awaits—join us!About the Team: The Facilities team is dedicated to ensuring seamless operations across our expansive site, supporting everything from essential utilities to specialized machinery like industrial 3D printers. Our state-of-the-art headquarters spans 1 million square feet and operates functionally like 20 mini factories under one roof. This complexity provides unmatched opportunities for skill growth through cross-training and ownership of specialized systems. As we rapidly expand and develop our facilities, we are committed to creating a top-tier work environment. Our team plays a vital role in both planning and execution, shaping the physical assets that will enable scalable operations.About the Role:

At Relativity Space, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing rocket technology to meet the demands of today and unlock breakthroughs for tomorrow. Our flagship Terran R vehicle is designed to deliver customer payloads to orbit, responding to the escalating need for launch capacity. This endeavor is just the beginning; achieving commercial success with Terran R will enable us to propel advancements in science, exploration, and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.Joining Relativity means becoming part of a dynamic environment where autonomy, ownership, and impactful contributions are integral at every level. Here, you won't just perform tasks; you'll tackle unprecedented challenges, contributing to the development of rockets, factories, and a pioneering business from the ground up. Regardless of your role—be it in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions—you will collaborate across teams, influence decisions, and witness your work materialize in record time. Relativity is where creativity and technical excellence converge, and your insights will help shape the collective narrative we are crafting together. Now is a pivotal moment to make a lasting impact on our product, processes, and culture, as Terran R gains momentum. The most significant work of your career awaits. Join us!About the Team:The Engine Manufacturing department is dedicated to producing high-performance products and manufacturing systems through continuous innovation in cost, quality, and lead time. We support the Terran R program through cross-functional collaboration, a strong sense of accountability, and unwavering safety standards. Our responsibilities include providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing cutting-edge manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately constructing engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our inaugural launch. Recent achievements of our team include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing, constructing and testing over 50 valves across 26 different iterations, and initiating large-scale process improvements along the way.

Join Relativity Space, where we are revolutionizing the aerospace industry by building cutting-edge rockets tailored for both current demands and future innovations. Our Terran R vehicle is poised to launch customer payloads into orbit, addressing the increasing need for launch services. This is merely the beginning; achieving commercial viability with Terran R will pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in science, exploration, and technology, setting the stage for progress that transcends existing boundaries.By joining us at Relativity, you will be part of a culture that values autonomy, responsibility, and impactful contributions at every level. Here, you are not just performing tasks but also tackling unprecedented challenges as we build a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or corporate functions, you will collaborate across diverse teams, influence critical decisions, and witness your work come to fruition swiftly. Relativity is a space where creativity and technical excellence converge, and your insights will shape our collective narrative. This is a pivotal moment to leave your mark on our product, processes, and culture while becoming an integral part of the tangible momentum behind Terran R. The most meaningful work of your career awaits you. Join us.About the Team: The Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) manufacturing team is at the forefront of developing and operating the world's most advanced additive manufacturing technologies. This elite team ensures that the necessary infrastructure, materials, tools, and equipment are in place for rapid iteration and 3D printing.