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Senior Weld Engineer

LB - Wormhole HQ (CA)Full-time$124k2026-10-10 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead fusion welding process development, qualification, and optimization for the Terran-R launch vehicle, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Role type

Senior IC Weld Engineer (Aerospace)

Builds

Terran-R launch vehicle manufacturing systems and processes

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Advanced materials

Required skills

Fusion welding process development, WPS/PQR authoring, root cause analysis, aerospace materials knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement

Preferred skills

Robotic welding integration, weld data analytics, automation programming

Technologies

GTAW, GMAW, laser welding, orbital tube welding, AWS D17.1

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional collaboration to develop and optimize fusion welding processes; Own weld process development and qualification including WPS/PQR; Provide expert technical support and troubleshoot complex welding challenges; Establish and maintain process controls and quality documentation; Mentor junior weld engineers and technicians; Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives for welding automation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC