Pipefitter I

Relativity Space; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO (paid time off)

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral is seeking a Fitter on the Launch Team to fabricate and fit critical piping systems that support Terran R launch site operations. You will collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and construction teams to install piping safely and to exacting standards.

The role requires 1–2 years of pipe fitting or related experience, basic reading of drawings, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional pipe fitting, fabrication, construction, or mechanical experience, with a willingness to learn industrial piping systems
• Able to learn and follow basic pipe fitting procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements with guidance from experienced pipe fitters
• Able to read and understand basic drawings, blueprints, measurements, and piping symbols, or demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn
• Basic experience with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing pipe and components for fabrication or installation
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, saws, wrenches, levels, and other shop and field equipment
• Able to assist with fitting and installing pipe, valves, flanges, supports, and mechanical assemblies under direction of experienced personnel
• Willing and able to safely operate equipment such as forklifts, reach lifts, and man lifts
• Able to safely lift up to 40 lbs. and work effectively in an active construction or industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and fit piping systems to support Terran R launch site
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and construction teams to ensure safe, accurate installations
• Install piping, valves, flanges, supports, and mechanical assemblies as directed
• Work in both shop and field environments to deliver high-quality, reliable systems

Skills

Pipe fitting

Fabrication

Construction

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Tool use

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Saws

Levels

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

Our mission is to redefine how rockets are built and launched. At the Cape launch site, our team handles all aspects of vehicle, payload, pad, and recovery operations. As a Fitter on the Launch Team, you'll play a pivotal role in building critical components and systems on the Terran R launch site. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced aerospace environment, complete complex projects, and collaborate seamlessly across teams. You should be capable of delivering high-quality work.

About the Role:

As a Fitter on the Launch Team, you will be responsible for fabricating and fitting critical piping systems that support the Terran R launch site, process piping, utility systems, and other ground support infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering, fabrication, and construction teams to ensure piping systems are installed safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in pipe fitting, attention to detail, and ability to produce in both shop and field environments will be essential to building reliable systems that support launch operations.

About You:

• You have 1–2 years of professional pipe fitting, fabrication, construction, or mechanical experience, with a willingness to learn industrial piping systems
• You're able to learn and follow basic pipe fitting procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements with guidance from experienced pipe fitters
• You can read and understand basic drawings, blueprints, measurements, and piping symbols, or demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn
• You have basic experience with measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing pipe and components for fabrication or installation
• You're comfortable using common hand and power tools, including grinders, drills, saws, wrenches, levels, and other shop and field equipment
• You can assist with fitting and installing pipe, valves, flanges, supports, and mechanical assemblies under the direction of experienced personnel
• You're willing and able to safely operate or learn to operate equipment such as forklifts, reach lifts, and man lifts
• You're able to safely lift up to 40 lbs. and work effectively in an active construction or industrial environment

Nice to haves but not required:

• Previous experience in pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, construction, or a related skilled trade
• Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, or other piping materials
• Familiarity with pipe fittings, flanges, valves, supports, and common piping components
• Previous experience in aerospace, power generation, shipbuilding, petrochemical, or other industrial environments
• Experience working in field construction, commissioning, or industrial installation environments
• Strong mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to take direction while developing skills

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on‑site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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.
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:

$22.80 — $34.20 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

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.