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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Weld Engineer 2

Manufacturing & Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDecatur, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering, Weld Engineering Technology, Materials Joining Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 2 years of weld engineering experience, including expertise in resistance welding, welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel of varying thicknesses, and experience in one or more of automated gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding.
  • Practical experience programming and troubleshooting weld systems.
  • Knowledge of military and industry process applications and standards related to welding and manufacturing operations.
  • Verbal and written communication skills for requirements, documentation, and presentations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and off shifts as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights and in small spaces.
  • Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems and reach solutions in a timely manner.
  • Attention to detail and ability to document observations and findings.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or model-based engineering.
  • Ability to review visual, dye penetrant, and X-ray discrepancies and disposition rework or repair instructions to resolve welding defects.
  • All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62, such as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, research, design, and develop materials and related fabrication and application processes to optimize materials for engineering design or application in structures, systems, and subsystems, specializing in applied welding principles.
  • Develop, analyze, and apply material properties and design allowables, and implement engineering processes and quality engineering specifications for aerospace welding applications.
  • Perform material analyses, which may include weld assembly failure analysis, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
  • Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures related to welding operations as needed.
  • Understand complex machinery; develop weld schedules and programs; and review weld data to identify trends and out-of-family welds and determine acceptable weld repairs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Support multiple welding processes in an aerospace production environment.
  • Develop and qualify welding schedules; support and evaluate weld mechanical testing and metallurgical inspection; support weld tool design; and implement weld process improvements.
  • Coordinate with engineering and production operations personnel to develop and communicate non-conformance repair procedures and implement related corrective actions.
  • Develop on-the-job training packages and certifications required to perform welding on ULA hardware.
  • Train and certify technicians in friction stir welding, resistance spot welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, and laser welding.
  • Interact frequently with Facilities, Tooling, Production, Design Engineering, Equipment Contractors, and other organizational groups.
  • Recommend, develop, and implement new concepts, principles, and products for the Weld Center, focusing on resolving issues central to ULA.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to less-qualified weld engineers and weld technicians.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2006

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