Manufacturing Engineer (Welding)

Quantum Space • Tulsa, OK

1d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a technically driven Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) to lead the development, qualification, and implementation of welding processes for the Ranger spacecraft program at its Tulsa manufacturing center. The role supports propellant tanks, propulsion feed systems, tubing and fittings, structural weldments, and tooling, while ensuring flight hardware meets aerospace quality, safety, and mission assurance requirements.

The engineer will establish welding capabilities for growing manufacturing operations by developing welding procedures, qualifying welders, selecting equipment, designing fixtures, and implementing process controls for consistent, repeatable, and traceable weld quality. In collaboration with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams, this person will serve as the technical authority for welding operations and help transition spacecraft hardware from development to rate production.

The position is suited to an engineer with welding engineering expertise and hands-on manufacturing experience who can work through complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The stated base salary range is $60,000–$80,000; actual offers may vary based on factors including experience, education, training, and skills. Equity and comprehensive benefits are also described as part of compensation. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export authorization requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in welding, materials, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or AWS Certified Welding Engineer.
• At least 3 years of welding engineering experience in an aerospace, pressure vessel, or precision fabrication environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on TIG welding ability on thin-wall aerospace alloys.
• Experience with AWS D17.1, AWS D1.1, NASA-STD-5006, or ASME Section IX.
• Experience with orbital tube welding of stainless steel and titanium for fluid systems.
• Experience with electron beam, laser, or friction stir welding.
• Experience with weld NDI methods such as radiography, dye penetrant, or ultrasonic inspection, and metallographic evaluation.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience establishing a weld shop or weld cell, including equipment selection and purge and cleanliness controls.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and mission assurance practices for flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS/PQR) for titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel using TIG, orbital, and automated processes.
• Qualify and certify welders and weld operators, and maintain certification records.
• Select, specify, and commission welding equipment, orbital weld heads, purge systems, and weld cells.
• Design and procure weld fixtures and tooling for tanks, tube assemblies, and structural weldments.
• Define weld inspection plans, NDI requirements, and acceptance criteria with quality and design engineering.
• Partner with design engineering on weld joint design, accessibility, and specification callouts.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for weld defects and process excursions.
• Write work instructions and process control plans for welding operations; train and support welders on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure welding operations comply with safety, cleanliness, and mission assurance requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous leave.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k) matching.
• Equity participation; competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level