Lead, Launch Welders

About the Team

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role

• Lead daily welding, fabrication, assembly, and integration activities for launch systems and ground support equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld procedures, specifications, and work instructions to guide welding and fabrication work.
• Support weld fit-up, inspection readiness, rework, and repair activities to ensure work meets applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and launch operations teams to resolve technical issues and support safe execution.
• Follow safety, quality, and documentation requirements while supporting pad build activities and launch mission schedules.

About You

• Experience with welding processes, fabrication techniques, and blueprint interpretation.
• At least two (2) years of welding and/or pipefitting experience.
• Experience leading welding, fabrication, construction, or similar hands-on technical teams.
• Experience assigning work, coordinating priorities, and supporting multiple fabrication or installation activities.
• Experience operating welding, fabrication, and metalworking equipment safely and in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Working knowledge of welding codes, quality standards, inspection requirements, and documentation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, weld procedures, and technical specifications.
• Ability to identify fabrication or welding issues, support corrective actions, and complete work in accordance with quality requirements.
• Ability to document work status, communicate technical updates, and use Microsoft Office, digital reporting systems, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, job site safety practices, hazard identification, and hazard prevention methods.
• Ability to support project and operational schedules, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Nice to haves but not required

• Experience using multiple welding processes, such as GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, or similar processes.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, supporting rigging activities, or participating in crane-assisted lifts.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing fabrication, welding, or metalworking equipment.
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, metal forming, or related metalworking techniques.
• Experience coordinating with engineers, inspectors, trades, or cross-functional teams on fabrication, construction, integration, or similar technical projects.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $42.24 - $63.36 USD