Welding Engineer
Core
Develop and qualify electron beam welding (EBW), laser welding, and orbital welding processes for next-generation spacecraft thrusters and propulsion hardware.
Role type
Intermediate IC welding specialist engineer
Builds
High-thrust engine components and Nyx capsule propulsion systems
Domain
Aerospace propulsion manufacturing
Required skills
electron beam welding (EBW), laser welding, orbital welding, TIG welding, plasma welding, welding procedure specification (WPS) development, weldability assessment, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, process qualification
Preferred skills
automated TIG welding, pressure-containing component manufacturing, quality-management systems, configuration-controlled documentation
Technologies
EBW, laser welding, orbital welding, TIG, plasma welding
Responsibilities
Support development and implementation of EBW and laser-welding processes; draft and maintain WPS and qualification records; assess weldability and manufacturing risks; investigate welding non-conformities and support corrective actions; coordinate with production teams to ensure procedure adherence; prepare process records and traceability information.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC
