Senior Weld Technician

Website Relativity Space

Job Highlights

Title Senior Weld Technician
Type Full Time
Experience Required
Function Manufacturing
Location Long Beach, CA, United States
Company Relativity Space

Company Profile

Relativity Space provides end-to-end launch services using 3D-printed rockets, offering flexible, reliable, and cost-efficient access to low Earth orbit.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Senior Weld Technician to join its team.

Education Level

  • High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

  • 3+ years of experience with GTAW or laser welding (titanium or stainless preferred)
  • 6+ years of aerospace welding as a weld technician, fabricator, operator, or related role
  • Experience coaching/mentoring weld technicians
  • Hands-on experience in weld joint preparation, fit-up, and post-weld blending/inspection
  • Hands-on experience welding titanium or stainless steel per AWS D17.1 requirements

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Aiding in weld parameter and schedule development, including weld repairs
  • Ensure all welding operations are run in accordance with Relativity Space safety and quality standards – Identify and resolve welding-related issues, which could include defects in materials, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies in production methods
  • Installing structural mechanical parts and tooling, performing dimensional fitment inspection, and accurately using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches
  • Loading and unloading hardware with the use of overhead cranes or forklifts
  • Performing visual weld inspection, precision blending using hand tools
  • Will be own fabrication and welding for critical flight hardware, including: Manual/semi-automated laser and GTAW welding – use of equipment, torches, consumables, etc.
  • Will join the Weld Development team responsible for developing, qualifying, and executing weld processes across Terran-R

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings with a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
  • Working knowledge of weld quality standards (e.g., AWS D17.1, NADCAP, ASME, etc.) and basic inspection techniques (visual, dimensional checks, etc.)

Work Environment

  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. (reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities)

Benefits/Perks

  • The company offers competitive salaries and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual Learning and Development (L&D) stipend, and more.

Employer’s Statement

Relativity Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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