Senior Quality Inspector, Production Floor, First Shift

Senior Quality Inspector, Production Floor, First ShiftLong Beach, CaliforniaAt 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. 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.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:Conduct thorough inspections (in-process and final) on propulsion components, large structures and mechanical assembliesUse precision hand tools to perform dimensional inspections on flight hardwareIdentify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of quality initiatives within the organizationDiligently review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non-conformances or deviations foundTake closeout photos of large integrated assemblies upon completion of final walkdownsUse borescopes to perform FOD inspections on machined parts or other assembly cavitiesAbout You:5+ years of quality inspection experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting production hardwareExpert proficiency with precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gages)Proven ability to work closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to resolve inspection and quality issuesDemonstrated ability to perform thorough inspections and ensure strict compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirementsClear and effective communicator, capable of interfacing with inspectors, engineers, production personnel, and quality stakeholdersHands-on experience with MRB processes, including identification, documentation, and disposition of non-conforming hardware, along with the ability to stand for extended periods on the production floor, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 25 lbsNice to haves but not required:Prior experience inspecting COPVs and/or avionics hardware, including electrical connectors, harnesses, and integrated assembliesDemonstrated ability to take initiative, lead projects, or influence quality improvement efforts without formal authorityHighly organized and capable of bringing structure to ambiguous or previously undefined environmentsAirframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificationAt 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!Hiring Range: $31.20 - $46.80 USDWe 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 View email address on click.appcast.io note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.