What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipefitter II position at Relativity Space?
At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.
Your journey with us is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.
About the Team:
The Stennis team at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world-class test stands to support the Terran R stages, engines, and components. As part of this team, you will help build and operate massive outdoor test stands at the historic Stennis Space Center on the Gulf Coast, the largest rocket engine test complex in the country. Unique to this location, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the fully integrated engine and stage assemblies, push the hardware to the limits, and witness rocket engines firing up close and personal! This team was critical to the launch success of Terran 1 and recently made fire on our dual bay Aeon R engine test stand among many other firsts!
About the Role:
As a Pipefitter, you will perform functions in building of new test stand facilities and modifying existing test stands to support site testing milestones.
Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications to determine pipe layouts, materials, and installation procedures
- Fabricates and installs piping systems to include cutting, threading, and welding pipes to construct systems for transporting liquids, gases, or cryogenic fluids
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of fluid system piping and hardware
- Proactively perform work according to procedures, specifications, and work instructions
- Monitor and maintain an inventory of consumables, tooling, and equipment
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to execute various projects
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted, stand for extended periods, and use industry standard PPE
About You:
- 4 years of experience working as a Pipefitter
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical documents, and/or engineering drawings
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment (TIG, MIG, etc.)
- Experience and ability to perform part layout and fit-up
- This position will require occasional night shifts and possible travel
Nice to haves but not required:
- Advanced knowledge of fluid systems and their components
- Advanced knowledge engineering ISO prints
- Advanced knowledge and ability using welding systems and their components
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.
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.
