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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Weld Engineer 1

Manufacturing & Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDecatur, AL, USA

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 is required.
  • Familiarity with weld engineering, including expertise in welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel of varying thicknesses in one or more of these areas: automated and mechanized gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding.
  • Knowledge of military and/or aerospace industry process applications and standards related to welding and manufacturing operations.
  • Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies.
  • Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints.
  • Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or off shifts as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights and in small spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, research, design, and develop materials and related fabrication and application processes to optimize materials for engineering design and application in structures, systems, and subsystems, specializing in applied welding principles.
  • Develop, analyze, and apply material properties and design allowables, implementing engineering processes and quality engineering specifications for aerospace welding applications.
  • Conduct material analyses that may include weld-assembly failure analysis, life predictions, and defining requirements and specifications.
  • Review and approve subcontractor material-processing procedures specific to welding operations, as needed.
  • Understand complex machinery and develop weld schedules and programs for that machinery; review weld data to identify trends and out-of-family welds and determine acceptable weld repairs.
  • Work closely with equipment suppliers, the project manager, facilities, and maintenance to assist with new equipment installation and equipment upkeep or repairs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of weld engineering experience, including expertise in welding aluminum alloys and stainless steel of varying thicknesses in one or more of these areas: automated and mechanized gas tungsten arc welding, manual gas tungsten arc welding, friction stir welding, and laser welding.
  • Experience writing and qualifying weld procedures, conducting weld mechanical testing and metallurgical inspections, supporting weld-tool design, and implementing weld-process improvements.
  • Experience coordinating with engineering and production operations personnel to develop and communicate non-conformance repair procedures and implement related corrective actions.
  • Experience training and certifying technicians in friction stir welding, resistance spot welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, and laser welding.
  • Experience recommending, developing, and implementing new concepts, principles, and products for the Weld Center, focusing on resolving issues crucial to ULA.
  • Ability to review visual, dye penetrant, and x-ray discrepancies and determine rework or repair instructions to resolve welding defects.

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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