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As a Welding Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling rapid development, fabrication, and integration of advanced hardware across our R&D and prototype manufacturing environments. You’ll be responsible for developing weld processes, fixtures, and joint designs that bridge early design concepts to flight-ready hardware. This position is hands-on and deeply cross-functional, working directly with design, manufacturing, and test teams to bring complex systems from concept to reality.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, qualify, and optimize weld processes and parameters for multiple techniques including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, and orbital tube welding
Support R&D and production builds of welded aircraft structures, tanks, and propulsion assemblies, providing direct guidance to technicians and manufacturing engineers
Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to drive weld joint design, fixture development, and assembly methods optimized for manufacturability, precision, and repeatability
Lead root cause investigations related to weld performance, material compatibility, and process deviations
implement corrective actions based on metallurgical and mechanical findings
Plan and execute weld qualification campaigns, including mechanical testing, NDE inspection, and data interpretation
Partner with NDE specialists to evaluate weld quality and develop advanced inspection techniques tailored for high-performance aircraft applications
Implement process control improvements using feedback from weld tests, NDE, and production data to increase reliability and consistency
Identify and integrate automated or robotic welding solutions to improve throughput, consistency, and quality
Research and evaluate emerging welding technologies and materials for potential application in hypersonic vehicle manufacturing
Collaborate closely with tooling, automation, and integration teams to develop solutions that minimize distortion, improve accuracy, and accelerate production timelines
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical discipline
Hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience with welded aerospace assemblies
Strong understanding of weld design principles and mechanical tolerances under thermal and structural loads
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support build schedules and testing operations
Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers or test campaigns
Ability to perform hands-on work in fabrication and prototype build environments, including climbing, lifting, and working in confined areas as required
Desire to be part of a high-intensity, mission-focused team driving innovation in hypersonic aircraft development
Nice to have:
Master’s degree in Welding Engineering or related technical field
Hands-on welding experience with nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and aluminum
Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation
Deep understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc
Robot programming experience for automated welding applications
Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to minimize distortion and improve repeatability
Knowledge of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermocouples, strain gages, etc.)
Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective actions using techniques such as optical and SEM fractography, hardness testing, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing
Demonstrated success applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to transition welded designs from prototype to production
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and communicate results across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams
Highly detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills
Proven track record of success in fast-paced, high-growth, technically demanding environments