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Sr. Weld Engineer

Terran Orbital

Irvine, CA · full time · Senior

$125,000 – $170,000

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What this role is

This senior role develops and optimizes welding processes for satellite power systems and battery components, focusing on resistance spot welding for aerospace hardware. It suits an engineer with deep welding expertise who thrives solving manufacturing challenges in space applications.

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What they ask for

Required

  • BS in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years welding materials and processes experience including parallel gap resistance spot welding
  • Weld parameter development and metallurgy expertise
  • Ability to assess welding method tradeoffs for aerospace
  • Experience with robotic welding systems and automated integration
  • Ability to develop and qualify resistance weld profiles for battery cells and structural components
  • Root cause analysis methodologies proficiency
  • CAD tool proficiency and engineering drawing interpretation
  • U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident status

Nice to have

  • Background in materials science or metallurgical behavior of weld joints
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and advance space-based power storage technologies

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