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Relativity Space

Senior Weld Technician

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA
Posted Oct 31 · Last Verified Nov 2
💰 $65,000 – $95,000/yrFull-timemetalwork and fabricationmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Senior Weld Technician for rocket manufacturing at Relativity Space in Long Beach, California.

Skills & Keywords

weldingrocket manufacturingquality inspection

Nice to haves, but not required

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.

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 accommodations@relativityspace.com.

Please 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.

  • Current or past welding experience to AWS D17.1 or an equivalent aerospace standard
  • Working knowledge of NDE methods and acceptance criteria, such as visual, penetrant and radiographic inspection
  • Experience bringing new weld equipment, tooling or processes onto the shop floor
  • Self-starter who communicates clearly, adapts quickly and works well on their own in a fast-paced environment

About the Team

The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites, the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance and reliability with cost, quality, and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond, the challenges become more exciting, offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations.

About the Role

  • Set up and run laser and manual GTAW welds on Terran R development and flight hardware
  • Fit up, fixture, tack, prep and clean parts. Inspect them with micrometers, calipers and torque wrenches
  • Program and touch up robot paths, align laser optics and maintain weld cells, KUKA or FANUC cobot experience is a plus
  • Run test welds with Weld Engineers to develop parameters, and troubleshoot equipment and weld defects
  • Record weld data in travelers, follow laser safety rules and Relativity Space standards, and help keep the team inclusive

About You

  • 6+ years of hands-on laser or GTAW welding experience (manual, semi-automated or automated), preferably in aerospace to AWS D17.1 or similar requirements
  • Familiar with welding and fabrication of common aerospace alloys such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel alloys
  • Can read blueprints and GD&T callouts, and can inspect parts and assemblies at every assembly level
  • Able to lift 25 lbs and work in confined spaces, reasonable accommodations will be made
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a rocket manufacturing company building the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

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