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Relativity

Weld Engineer I

Relativity, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe 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. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites, the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance and reliability with cost, quality, and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond, the challenges become more exciting, offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations. About the Role: Will 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 About You: 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 but not required: Solid background in fusion welding of titanium Practical experience with robotic and semi-automated welding techniques 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: $97,000 - $124,300 USD We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Interested in building your career at Relativity Space? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Why Relativity? If your location differs from the location posted on the job description, are you willing to commute and/or relocate for this role? If not, please explain: * How did you hear about us? * Company Website Career Fair / Event Conference News Article Indeed BuiltIn LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Threads Referral / Friend EXPORT COMPLIANCE * Select... As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

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