Relativity Space

Sr Weld Technician, First Shift

Relativity Space • $71K — $107K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of GTAW welding experience with Stainless Steel, Inconel, Aluminum, and/or Titanium
  • Proficient in material preparation and joint fitting for welding
  • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Comfortable using measuring and cutting tools

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with weld development and engineering teams on GTAW welding processes
  • Prepare tooling and parts through various processes including trimming and tack welding
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing process issues, working with engineering for improvements
  • Promote a culture of safety and precision within the team
  • Create an inclusive environment for all team members
  • Organize and optimize the production shop floor following 5S principles

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Supportive work culture and team collaboration
Full Job Description
About the Team:

The Fluids Factory team turns raw metals into intricate fluid subassemblies to distribute fuel, oxidizers, and compressed gasses throughout Terran R's various systems. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With growing space launch demand and an ambitious scaling strategy, it's up to this team to deliver the right fluids products and manufacturing solutions: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM PT, Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:
  • Collaborate with the weld development team and engineering team to develop and perform GTAW weld processes which will include: manual and semi-automated welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel
  • Prepare tooling and parts by trimming, beveling, cleaning, aligning, assembling, and tack welding. Load and unload hardware and tooling using overhead cranes or forklifts. Perform dimensional inspections and prepare parts for non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Own your parts from start to finish
  • Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing process, which could include defects in materials, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies in production methods. Work with engineering to implement improvements
  • Work alongside teammates to build a culture of safety, precision, and right-first-time
  • Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team
  • Help set up and optimize the production shop floor following 5S principles

About You:
  • 3+ year's performing GTAW welding in relevant materials such as Stainless Steel, Inconel, Aluminum, and/or Titanium
  • Proficient in material preparation and joint fitting for welding
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to follow work instructions and part drawings
  • Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools

Nice to Have; not required:
  • Familiarity with NDE processes such as dye penetrant (PT), radiography (RT), and ultrasonic inspection (UT / PAUT)
  • Clean room experience


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$34.42-$51.63 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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