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Overview

At Relativity Space, the Weld Development Engineer Intern will contribute to the development of the Terran R vehicle, focusing on fusion welding processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values autonomy and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the Sr. Weld Engineer as part of the weld development team.
  • Focus on fusion welding processes for Terran-R, including GTAW, orbital tube, and laser welding.
  • Support the development and qualification of new fusion welding processes.
  • Provide direct support to manufacturing teams for welding operations and root cause investigations.
  • Assist with process quality control and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize fusion welding processes.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Weld Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • Strong foundation in welding processes and materials, with interest in Aerospace/Space applications.
  • Proactive, hands-on learner with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
  • Hands-on experience with fusion welding processes including GTAW, semi-auto GTAW, orbital tube welding or laser welding.
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How this job compares in Long Beach, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Long Beach, CA currently run a median of $43/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $35–$55/hr across 46 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Long Beach, CA

We're tracking 53 other active welding openings in Long Beach, CA right now, from 20 different employers. 20 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 586 other active welding openings from 267 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Long Beach, or widen the search to California.

Relativity Space currently has 21 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Relativity Space (21), and Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $65/hr, Pasadena at $61/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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