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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

Sr. Welding Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Sr. Welding Engineer role within Raptor Combustion Devices focuses on enhancing welding capabilities through the development and optimization of production processes for key engine components. This position involves collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure the manufacturability and reliability of the Raptor engine hardware.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes including but not limited to: electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and orbital tube welding

Support operation of welding machines in a fast-paced production environment for engine subassemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques

Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over complex assets including but not limited to electron beam welders and laser welders, including providing technical oversight for maintenance for and training on these machines

Work closely with design, tooling, automation, and development engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing

Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible

Partner with design, manufacturing, and materials engineering on root cause analysis for weld or process-related failures, acting as a facilitator for the feedback loop between production welding processes and their performance in the field

Work closely with NDE personnel to interpret weld quality on development and flight hardware in addition to developing and implementing innovative state-of-the-art NDE techniques

Conceptualize, demonstrate, and drive to completion innovating welding technologies to support high rate production targets and consistent quality, including through automation

Qualification

Welding processes expertiseHands-on fabrication experienceRoot cause analysisRobot programmingTooling designWeld strength testingMulti-tasking abilityCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

5+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies

This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor

Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Position may require occasional travel, long hours, or weekend work

Preferred

Master's degree in welding engineering or related technical program

Hands-on experience with welding of nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, and copper

Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation

Fundamental 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 solutions

Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency

Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems used to make informed welding decisions (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermos-couples, strain gages, etc.)

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing

Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production

Strong ability to multi-task and communicate status and results with broad spectrum of internal and external departments

Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Track record of success in a rapidly growing, changing and highly technical environment

Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment