Staff Welding Engineer

The role

You will serve as the technical authority on welding processes for the Maritime team. You will develop and maintain welding documentation, lead root-cause analysis for weld defects, and optimize welding parameters for defense hardware.

What you will do

• Develop, qualify, and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ supporting Maritime production
• Ensure welding operations meet AWS, ASME Section IX, MIL-STD, and NAVSEA codes
• Lead root-cause analysis on weld defects and failures across FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW
• Specify base metals, filler materials, and welding techniques for aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and carbon steel
• Direct and interpret non-destructive and destructive testing to validate weld quality
• Optimize welding parameters and fixturing to improve quality, throughput, and cost
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to Tooling Fabricators and welders
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing welding processes and documenting best practices

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—OR an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of hands-on welding eng
• 10+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 10+ years of experience developing and qualifying WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes: FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW
• Proficiency with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1 / D1.2 / D1.6, ASME Section IX)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and diagrams
• Working knowledge of NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT) and weld inspection criteria
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift

Nice to have

• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Experience qualifying procedures for thin-wall aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium
• Familiarity with defense/maritime standards (MIL-STD-1689, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248)
• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or maritime manufacturing environment
• Experience with robotic or automated welding systems
• Lean / Six Sigma certification and experience leading continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company uses Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system, to power its family of systems.