Supervisor, Laser Specialists

The role

The Supervisor, Laser Specialists will lead and develop a team of laser specialists executing large-scale tooling projects and precision inspections. This role manages strategic development and daily execution of laser tracking operations and hardware installations for Terran-R vehicle production.

What you will do

• Lead, supervise, and develop a growing team of laser tracker technicians
• Provide daily technical direction, training, career development, and performance coaching
• Own strategic planning and day-to-day execution of laser tracking and dimensional inspection work
• Set and maintain team priorities against evolving program schedules
• Serve as subject matter expert on laser tracking, Verisurf software, and dimensional inspection strategies
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Quality stakeholders
• Manage preventative maintenance, calibration, and certification for laser tracking assets
• Enforce safety guidelines across all operations
• Own team operations including license distribution, tracker scheduling, and remote site support

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10+ years of experience in toolmaking, laser tracking, or aerospace manufacturing
• 3+ years of leadership experience directly overseeing a team
• Advanced proficiency in Verisurf inspection software
• Deep experience with Leica, Faro, and API laser trackers, arms and probes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with aerospace hardware lifecycle, from prototype to flight production
• Experience building teams from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, and mentorship
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and their application to asset and inspection management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.