Senior Quality Inspector, Production Floor, Weekend Shift

About The Team

The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole.

About The Role

Conduct thorough inspections (in-process and final) on propulsion components, large structures and mechanical assemblies
Use precision hand tools to perform dimensional inspections on flight hardware
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of quality initiatives within the organization
Diligently review all hardware requirements and determine pass/fail status, documenting outcomes and any non-conformances or deviations found
Take closeout photos of large integrated assemblies upon completion of final walkdowns
Use borescopes to perform FOD inspections on machined parts or other assembly cavities

Requirements

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting production hardware
• Expert 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 issues
• Demonstrated ability to perform thorough inspections and ensure strict compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Clear and effective communicator, capable of interfacing with inspectors, engineers, production personnel, and quality stakeholders
• Hands-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 lbs

Qualifications

• Prior experience inspecting COPVs and/or avionics hardware, including electrical connectors, harnesses, and integrated assemblies (Nice to Have)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead projects, or influence quality improvement efforts without formal authority
• Highly organized and capable of bringing structure to ambiguous or previously undefined environments
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (Nice to Have)

Skills

• Expert 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 issues
• Demonstrated ability to perform thorough inspections and ensure strict compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Hands-on experience with MRB processes, including identification, documentation, and disposition of non-conforming hardware

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• A generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• An annual learning and development stipend

Pay

Hiring Range: $31.20—$46.80 USD

Schedule

This is a weekend-shift position with a standard schedule of Friday through Monday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT, including 8 guaranteed overtime hours each week. In addition to base pay, employees receive a 10% shift differential.