Relativity Space · 6 hours ago
Weld Engineer I
Long Beach, California
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$97K/yr - $124K/yrRelativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Weld Engineer I will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize welding processes for engine components, ensuring quality control and supporting manufacturing operations.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
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Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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