Sr. Welding Engineer

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is crucial in supporting the manufacturing and development of SpaceX's groundbreaking projects, including the Falcon 9 rocket, Starship launch vehicle, Dragon spacecraft, and Starlink satellites.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology, where you'll be responsible for developing, qualifying, and optimizing various welding processes including electron beam welding, laser beam welding, and other advanced techniques. You'll be working alongside a talented team of design and manufacturing engineers, making critical welding decisions that directly impact the success of SpaceX's missions.

As a Senior Welding Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the structural integrity and quality of spacecraft components through your expertise in multiple welding processes. The position requires a strong background in engineering with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in fabrication and manufacturing of welded assemblies. Your work will directly contribute to SpaceX's ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $125,000 to $175,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), equity opportunities, and paid time off. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment that requires dedication and flexibility, including potential travel to other SpaceX facilities.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled welding engineer who is passionate about space exploration and wants to be part of a company that's literally reaching for the stars. You'll be contributing to some of the most advanced spacecraft manufacturing processes while working with cutting-edge technology and a team of exceptional engineers.

The position requires ITAR compliance, meaning candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible asylees/refugees. SpaceX is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in its workforce. If you're ready to apply your welding expertise to help humanity become a multi-planetary species, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact in the space industry.