Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer📍 Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | On-SiteOverviewThis role is highly hands-on and cross-functional, working closely with design, manufacturing, tooling, automation, and test teams to bring complex systems from concept to flight-ready hardware.Responsibilities• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes across multiple techniques (EB, laser, GTAW, GMAW, friction-stir, resistance, plasma arc, orbital tube, etc.)• Support fabrication and build of aerospace structures, tanks, and propulsion assemblies• Develop weld joint designs, fixtures, and assembly methods focused on manufacturability and repeatability• Support root cause investigations for weld quality issues and process deviations; help implement corrective actions• Plan and execute weld qualification testing, including mechanical testing and NDE inspections• Work with NDE and inspection teams to evaluate weld quality and improve methods• Support automation and robotic welding initiatives• Contribute to process improvements using test and production data• Evaluate new welding technologies and materials for advanced applications• Partner with tooling and integration teams to reduce distortion and improve build efficiencyQualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field• Hands-on experience with fabrication, manufacturing, or testing of welded aerospace or high-performance structures• Strong understanding of weld design principles and behavior under thermal and structural loads• Experience with welding processes such as EB, laser, GTAW, GMAW, friction-stir, plasma arc, resistance, etc.• Familiarity with aerospace alloys (titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminum, copper)• Experience with weld inspection, testing, or NDE methods• Exposure to tooling/fixture design and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles• Experience in fast-paced engineering or prototype environments• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills