Orbital Tube Welding Technician I

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

At Rocket Lab, you will join our Manufacturing team, contributing to the production of our next generation reusable rocket. This role involves operating welding machinery and ensuring quality in high-stakes environments. We're looking for someone with manufacturing experience who is adaptable and eager to grow in a dynamic aerospace setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 1+ year working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow work order instructions and read part drawings.
• Ability to adapt in fast paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate orbital tube welding machine.
• Prep, assemble, fit up, and tack complex fluids assemblies.
• Verify weld quality visually and using a borescope.

Skills

Ability to follow work order instructions

Ability to read part drawings

Comfortable with measuring tools

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

About the Role:

• Set up and operate orbital tube welding machine and necessary purge equipment.
• Prep, assemble, fit up, and tack complex fluids assemblies.
• Verify weld quality visually and using a borescope system.
• Collaborate with leadership and team members

About You:

• 1+ year working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow work order instructions and read part drawings.
• Ability to adapt in fast paced environments.
• Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools.

Nice to haves but not required:

• 3+ years of aerospace fabrication/mechanical experience in related field.
• 3+ years of OTW experience.
• Familiar with AWS D17.1.
• Tig Welding or fit up on assembly experience.

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.

Hiring Range:

$24.51—$29.93 USD

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.