TIG Welder (Starship Electronics)

The role

This person will perform precision TIG welding on Starship flight hardware including structures, propellant subsystems, and aft sump components. They will also occasionally support electro-mechanical build and integration of related Starship assemblies.

What you will do

• Perform TIG welding on Starship stainless and aerospace alloys per drawings, WPS, and work instructions
• Execute fit-up, tack, and weld sequences with high dimensional accuracy and weld quality
• Set up TIG equipment
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of own welds
• Complete as-built documentation and maintain traceability
• Use MIG as a secondary process when required
• Provide occasional electro-mechanical support
• Follow HT27 5S, safety, ESD, and FOD protocols
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years TIG welding experience (aerospace, pressure vessel, or structural preferred) OR certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and detailed work instructions
• Experience TIG welding stainless steel and similar alloys
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Overtime, weekends, or shifts as production requires

Nice to have

• AWS D17.1 (or equivalent) aerospace welding qualification
• MIG welding experience
• Hands-on experience with large stainless structures, tanks, or propellant hardware
• Some electro-mechanical assembly experience
• NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-A-610, or equivalent
• Experience in a fast-paced flight-hardware production environment
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and adaptability

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

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