Senior Ground Welding Lead — Rocket Test Stands

Relativity Space; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

On-site work at government partner

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space in Kiln, MS (Stennis) seeks a welder/pipefitter to join the Stennis Test team. You will perform hands-on welding to support test stands and propulsion hardware, read blueprints, follow procedures, and maintain tooling and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years of welding experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and travel as needed. Relativity Space offers competitive compensation, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding/pipefitting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with TIG and MIG welding.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Occasional night shifts, weekends, and travel.
• Successful candidates must clear a background check for on-site work at government partner location in Stennis, MS.

Responsibilities

• Proactively perform work according to procedures, specifications, and work instructions while ensuring that work completed by the team meets expectations.
• Identify and set daily/weekly team priorities to accomplish company goals ensuring the work performed meets company safety and quality standards.
• Work with engineering and leadership to develop and implement process improvements for reoccurring work.
• Work with leadership to develop and implement technical training classes, while being able to engage in coaching, and mentorship with individual team members.
• Ensure that all test stand related equipment maintenance and services are performed safely and in a timely manner.
• Track and order common tooling needed for daily operations and perform ROI to justify purchases.

Skills

5+ years welding/pipefitter experience

Read blueprints/technical drawings

TIG welding

MIG welding

Lift 50 lbs and stand long periods

Night/weekend shifts and travel

Tools

Welding equipment (TIG, MIG)

Job description

Relativity Space in Kiln, MS (Stennis) seeks a welder/pipefitter to join the Stennis Test team. You will perform hands-on welding to support test stands and propulsion hardware, read blueprints, follow procedures, and maintain tooling and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years of welding experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and travel as needed. Relativity Space offers competitive compensation, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual