Relativity Space
Weld Technical Specialist II
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in aerospace welding, weld operations, or a related field; 5+ years with GTAW or laser welding of specified materials.
About the job
Develops, qualifies, and performs flight welding processes and operations for Terran R hardware, while supporting inspection, repairs, and manufacturing issue resolution.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute manual and semi-automated GTAW and GMAW processes, including weld parameters and equipment setup.
- Operate welding equipment on development and flight hardware; perform weld repairs, fitment and visual inspections, and precision blending.
- Handle hardware and tooling, inspect dimensions, and resolve manufacturing issues while following company standards.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace welding, weld operations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience with GTAW or laser welding of aluminum, stainless steel, or Inconel materials.
- Experience in metallic-component fabrication, including layout, forming, and assembly.
- Experience with weld fit-up, weld prep, post-weld blending, repairs, and dimensional inspections.
Nice to have
- Experience with robotic or semi-automated welding systems.
- Strong knowledge of aerospace welding standards and specifications (e.g., AWS D17.1).
Pay
$40.40 — $60.60 USD (base salary)
Tools
GTAW, GMAW, AWS D17.1, GD&T
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