Aerospace Weld Tech II - Flight Welds, Impact + Equity

Relativity Space; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a senior welding professional to lead flight weld operations for Terran R. You will develop and qualify weld procedures, install tooling, and support fabrication of development and flight hardware.

You will collaborate with technicians and engineers across manufacturing and quality, applying GTAW and laser welding skills, performing inspections, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of aerospace welding experience.
• 5+ years with GTAW or laser welding of aluminum, stainless steel, or Inconel.
• Fabrication experience: layout, forming, and assembly of metallic components.
• Experience with weld fit-up, weld prep, post-weld blending, repairs, and dimensional inspections.
• Able to lift 25 lbs and work at height; able to operate in confined spaces.
• Thrives in fast-paced development and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with technician and engineering teams to develop, qualify, and execute flight weld processes for Terran-R, including manual and semi-automated GTAW and GMAW welding (equipment, torches, consumables, and weld setup) and developing weld parameters for new weld procedure specifications
• Bring new welding equipment online and execute weld operations on both development and flight hardware, including manual weld repairs
• Load and unload hardware using overhead cranes or forklifts, and install structural mechanical piece parts and tooling
• Perform dimensional fitment inspections and visual weld inspections, accurately using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches
• Perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation
• Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing process, including material defects, equipment malfunctions, or production inefficiencies, ensure all operations comply with Relativity Space standards, and foster an inclusive environment for all team members

Tools

GMAW welding

Overhead cranes

GTAW welding

Laser welding

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a senior welding professional to lead flight weld operations for Terran R. You will develop and qualify weld procedures, install tooling, and support fabrication of development and flight hardware.

You will collaborate with technicians and engineers across manufacturing and quality, applying GTAW and laser welding skills, performing inspections, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced aerospace setting.