Senior Aerospace Weld Technician | Equity & PTO

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary equity

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring a skilled welder in Long Beach, CA, to join the Materials and NDE team. You will perform laser and GTAW welds on Terran R development and flight hardware, read blueprints, and inspect parts with precision tools.

Robotics experience with KUKA or FANUC is a plus as you help set up weld cells and ensure quality. You will work in a fast-paced aerospace environment requiring 6+ years of welding experience, ability to lift 25 lbs, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on laser or GTAW welding experience (manual, semi-automatic or automated).
• Experience with aerospace alloys (aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys).
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T callouts and inspect parts at assembly levels.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and work in confined spaces; accommodations available.

Responsibilities

• 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 with micrometers, calipers and torque wrenches.
• Program and touch up robot paths; align laser optics and maintain weld cells (KUKA/FANUC cobots a plus).
• Run test welds with Weld Engineers to develop parameters and troubleshoot defects.
• Record weld data in travelers and ensure laser safety and team inclusivity.

Skills

Laser welding

GTAW welding

Blueprints & GD&T

Aerospace fabrication

Tools

KUKA cobot

FANUC cobot

Weld equipment

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring a skilled welder in Long Beach, CA, to join the Materials and NDE team. You will perform laser and GTAW welds on Terran R development and flight hardware, read blueprints, and inspect parts with precision tools.

Robotics experience with KUKA or FANUC is a plus as you help set up weld cells and ensure quality. You will work in a fast-paced aerospace environment requiring 6+ years of welding experience, ability to lift 25 lbs, and adherence to safety standards.