Senior Orbital Tube Weld Technician, First Shift

Segment (Twilio); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Orbital Tube Welding Technician to join the Stage Manufacturing team. You will set up and operate orbital welding and purge equipment, assemble fluid assemblies, and inspect welds to ensure quality.

You\'ll work with leaders and peers in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with opportunities to apply automation and advanced manufacturing tech as the vehicle evolves.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of OTW experience.
• Experience with welding and tacking.
• Experience with aerospace mechanical assembly.
• Comfortable working in a confined space.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OTW experience

Welding

Aerospace assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Confined space

Borescope inspection

Tools

Borescope

Orbital welding equipment

Purging equipment

Job description

About the Team

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real‑time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, creating opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies.

This is a 1st‑shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00am – 3:30pm PT, Monday through Friday. The role requires a baseline expectation of 50hours per week, which may include occasional overtime.

About the Role

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

About You

• 4+ years of OTW experience.
• Experience with welding and tacking.
• Experience with aerospace mechanical assembly.
• Comfortable working in a confined space.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Nice to Haves (but not required)

• Familiarity with COPVs.
• Experience with rigging and crane operations.
• Familiar with AWS D17.1.
• Experience with cutting tools.

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. The position offers a competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. Hiring Range: $33.20—$49.80USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].