TIG Welder, Heatshield (Starship)
Core
Fabricating and integrating thermal protection system subassemblies (heatshield) for the Starship vehicle to protect it during re-entry.
Role type
TIG welder (thermal hardware fabricator)
Builds
Thermal protection system structures and assemblies for the Starship vehicle
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Spaceflight
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
TIG welding (GTAW class A), metal cutting and trimming, reading engineering drawings, hazardous material handling, operating shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts), precision measuring
Preferred skills
10+ years TIG welding experience, welding stainless steel/carbon steel/Inconel/aluminum/titanium, AWS D17.1 and D1.2 certifications, DC welding techniques, overhead crane operation
Technologies
GTAW welding equipment, precision measuring instruments, arc air procedures
Responsibilities
Weld GTAW class A welds, analyze engineering drawings to plan welding operations, modify and repair launch vehicles, setup safety equipment and work platforms at elevation, check work completion against drawings
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC