Welding Engineer

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$95,000 - $130,000Manufacturing Engineering

About this role

The Welding Engineer will support the manufacturing and development of SpaceX launch vehicles, spacecraft, and satellites by developing, qualifying, and optimizing welding designs and processes. The role collaborates closely with design, manufacturing, materials, tooling, automation, and NDE teams to ensure weld quality and standardization across assemblies. The position may require travel to other SpaceX facilities and the ability to work extended hours to meet build schedules.

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Required Skills

Electron Beam
Laser Beam
TIG Welding
Orbital Welding
Resistance Welding
MIG Welding
Plasma Arc
Friction Stir
Fabrication
Manufacturing Support

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's Degree in Welding Engineering (Preferred)
US Work Authorization (ITAR Eligible)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.