Impulse Space

Senior Aerospace Welder

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Full Time

8 minutes ago

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Job description

As a Welder at Impulse, you will have the unique of opportunity of working on developmental space hardware for vehicles yet to fly! Partner with our manufacturing & design teams to build next-gen hardware.

Responsibilities

Perform setup and operation of various welding systems
Perform cleaning, grinding, blending and filing to prepare joints for welding/inspections on various metals
Perform welding on space vehicles, ground support equipment, and fluid systems
Perform tube fabrication operations such as cutting, bending, flaring, and installation of fittings and seals
Interface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend welding improvements
Use basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sanders
Operate jacks, cranes, forklifts, and heavy machinery
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Review work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performed

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7+ years of welding experience (i.e. TIG, FSW, OTW, laser) in a development or production manufacturing environment
Proficient in welding aerospace grade materials such as aluminum, Inconel, stainless steel, and copper
Basic understanding of causes of weld defects and subsequent repair processes
Active AWS D17.1 and/or D1.2 certification
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section views

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with welding large vehicle/ground system structures and weld tooling fabrication
Experience with or certification in GTAW/TIG welding
Experience with or certification in orbital tube welding (OTW), skilled in tube fabricator
Experience with automated/motion-controlled friction stir or laser welding machines
Experience with and/or performing non-destructive inspections such as VT, PT, PAUT, RT, MPI
5+ years of demonstrated experience welding on ground support equipment, rocket engines, launch vehicles, or spacecraft

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.