Senior Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) – Spacecraft

Telemetry Today LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Welding Inspector to join the Materials and NDE team. You will perform detailed inspections, interpret requirements, and ensure welding activities and structures comply with codes and documentation.

You will support production, engineering, and quality teams across fabrication stages. Key responsibilities include inspecting weldments, applying codes, recording data, and developing welding procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• 3+ years as an AWS-certified Welding Inspector.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and ASME standards.
• Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to verify weldments meet codes and project documents.
• Read and interpret welding codes, specs, and drawings accurately.
• Record inspection data and document acceptance or rejection.
• Conduct visual inspections of in-process and completed welds; verify repairs meet requirements.
• Develop welding procedures for code requirements and oversee welding certification tests.
• Monitor welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) for procedure compliance.
• Verify welder qualifications and base material compliance.
• Assess joint design, prep, fit-up, cleanliness, and environmental conditions before welding.
• Ensure proper handling of welding consumables and post-weld cleaning.

Skills

Welding inspection

CWI certification

NDE knowledge

ASME knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Welding Inspector to join the Materials and NDE team. You will perform detailed inspections, interpret requirements, and ensure welding activities and structures comply with codes and documentation.

You will support production, engineering, and quality teams across fabrication stages. Key responsibilities include inspecting weldments, applying codes, recording data, and developing welding procedures.