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Relativity Space

PBF Technical Specialist II, Second Shift

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Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of PBF printers, conduct laser optics inspections, assist engineering with hardware repairs, and document procedures for operations.
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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 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! 

About the Role:

  • Perform routine periodic maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of PBF Printers to ensure efficient operation and optimized output. 
  • Perform laser optics inspection and calibrations to maintain optimal laser output.   
  • Maintain inventory of critical spares, consumables, and tools necessary to maintain printers and equipment. 
  • With the guidance of engineering and technical specialist team perform hardware repair and testing protocols to identify and resolve potential issues that may impact production.  Such as testing and validating Sensors, Valves, Actuators, and Motors. 
  • Assist engineers and technical specialist team in developing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOP’s) related to printer maintenance and troubleshooting. 
  • Provide onsite technical support and training to production team of changes to printer operations and daily maintenance.

About You:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience working with PBF printers or similar additive manufacturing technologies. 
  • 1+ years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with PBF Printers or similar advanced technologies.  
  • Relevant maintenance or machine operations certificates from OEM’s or accredited institutions such as EOS Self-Care, EOS Advanced Troubleshooting, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician, or equivalent. 
  • Proficient with Laser Optic testing and inspections methods such as Laser Power, Laser Focus, and Scanner Accuracy. 
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and communication skills. 
  • Strong experience with hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and a solid understanding of materials and processes as they relate to maintenance and repairs. 

Nice to haves but not required: 

  • Experience with other types of PBF printer OEM’s such as Velo3D, Additive Industries, GE, Concept, or 3D Systems. 
  • Familiarity with diagnostic software such as EOS Service. 
  • Familiarity with CAD or programming software. 
  • Experience with Tooling Fabrication.

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:
$42.59$54.47 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].


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