Senior Welder: Aerospace Fluid Systems & TIG Expert

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Industry-leading medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Senior Welder to weld and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies for Rutherford and Archimedes engines. You will follow complex blueprints and operate advanced welding systems in a high‑demand aerospace environment.

Requirements include 8+ years of welding experience, GTAW/TIG, orbital welding, and the ability to read welding symbols. Expect night shift hours and opportunities for growth in a pioneering space tech company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of welding experience with focus on advanced techniques.
• Experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Shipbuilding, or Construction.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (ASME, ANSI, ISO, D17.1).
• Proficient in various welding techniques including manual GTAW(TIG), OTW (Orbital Tube Welding), Laser Welding, Lathe Welding.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to set up and operate welding systems.
• Weld assemblies according to work orders, blueprints and verbal instructions.
• Follow blueprints and meet product specifications within tight tolerances.

Skills

8+ years welding experience

GTAW TIG welding

Orbital Tube Welding

Laser Welding

Reading blueprints and welding symbols

Welding on various materials (Inconel,

Able to lift up to 25lbs

Education

Certifications in TIG / Brazing

Materials certification: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Inconel

Tools

ASME/ANSI/ISO/D17.1 standards

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA seeks an experienced Senior Welder to weld and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies for Rutherford and Archimedes engines. You will follow complex blueprints and operate advanced welding systems in a high‑demand aerospace environment.

Requirements include 8+ years of welding experience, GTAW/TIG, orbital welding, and the ability to read welding symbols. Expect night shift hours and opportunities for growth in a pioneering space tech company.