Weld Engineer II

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing and quality) to develop and optimize fusion welding processes and equipment/tools for Relativity’s Aeon-R and Aeon-V engine components
Responsible for development and qualification of weld joint designs and process parameters in accordance with AWS D17.1 for fracture critical hardware
Identify and implement new welding capabilities with a focus on automation and process control of Robotic LBW and GTAW
Work directly with manufacturing teams to provide technical support for welding operations, process, and troubleshooting.
Support disposition of hardware non-conformances and RCCA activities
Ensure process quality control and documentation meets required standards and specifications, implement corrective actions, and continuous improvements to maintain high-quality outputs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or a related field
• 3 years of 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

• B.S. in Welding Engineering or B.S. Welding Engineering Technology
• Hands-on experience with fusion welding processes including manual GTAW, semi-auto GTAW, and laser welding
• Experience with welding of high temperature nickel alloys and/or welding of additively manufactured materials
• In depth knowledge of AWS D17.1 and related industry welding codes/standards
• Solid background in fusion welding of titanium
• Practical experience with robotic and semi-automated welding techniques

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing and quality) to develop and optimize fusion welding processes and equipment/tools for Relativity’s Aeon-R and Aeon-V engine components
• Responsible for development and qualification of weld joint designs and process parameters in accordance with AWS D17.1 for fracture critical hardware
• Identify and implement new welding capabilities with a focus on automation and process control of Robotic LBW and GTAW
• Work directly with manufacturing teams to provide technical support for welding operations, process, and troubleshooting.
• Support disposition of hardware non-conformances and RCCA activities
• Ensure process quality control and documentation meets required standards and specifications, implement corrective actions, and continuous improvements to maintain high-quality outputs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees