Materials Engineer, Welding (Starship Components)
Core
Lead a team supporting advanced welding and joining processes for follow control devices and mechanisms (regulators, valves, actuators) on Starship/Super Heavy, ensuring reliability in extreme environments.
Role type
Senior IC Materials Engineer (Welding)
Builds
Valves, regulators, and actuators for Starship/Super Heavy
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Advanced welding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
welding process qualification, root cause analysis, NDE interpretation, automated welding setup, tooling design, mechanical testing, process optimization
Preferred skills
advanced degree in welding/materials/mechanical/aerospace engineering, expertise in laser/electron beam/OTW/GTAW/GMAW welding, CNC/robot programming, understanding of weld strength testing standards (ASTM/ISO/AWS), fractography/metallography experience
Technologies
electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, plasma arc welding, NDE equipment, thermocouples, strain gages
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters; Support production operations by directing technicians and welders; Support design and materials engineering with root cause analysis; Work with design and test engineers to improve welded designs; Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results; Develop and implement improved process control using test and NDE results; Scope out new welding technologies to improve rate/quality/efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC