Weld Engineer I

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

65d • $97,000 - $124,300

About The Position

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace fusion welding processes (GTAW, robotic, laser preferred).
• Familiarity with industry welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS D17.1).
• Knowledge of common aerospace materials (stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, titanium alloys).
• Basic CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) for creating and reviewing drawings and models.

Nice To Haves

• Solid background in fusion welding of titanium.
• Practical experience with robotic and semi-automated welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Join the Weld Development team supporting Terran-R flight vehicles.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, M&P, and NDE teams to develop, optimize and execute fusion welding processes and tooling for Terran-R.
• Develop and qualify weld procedures (WPS/PQR) for GTAW, robotic, and laser welding.
• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting welding issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Maintain process control and documentation to meet standards and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Lead setup and commissioning of new welding equipment for development and production welding.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees