Orbital Tube Welder

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

10d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

As an Orbital Tube Welder at Impulse, you will be responsible for the precision assembly, welding, inspection and documentation of high-reliability orbital welds used in space flight hardware. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented and critical to delivering flight-worthy hardware on aggressive timelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ year of orbital welding, machining or manufacturing experience
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T as well as assembly procedures and specifications
Proficient with hand tools, torque tools, and measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches)

Nice To Haves

Certification from a formal orbital weld training program
5+ years of orbital welding experience using Orbitalum or similar OTW equipment
TIG welding experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Familiarity with welding stainless steel, Inconel and titanium tubing
Familiarity developing weld schedules and able to weld parameters based on welding defects

Responsibilities

Follow detailed work instructions, engineering drawings, and procedures for flight and development hardware
Setup, maintain and operate the orbital welding system to produce high quality orbital welds
Document build steps, nonconformances, and test results in manufacturing and quality systems
Maintain cleanliness and configuration control of flight hardware
Work closely with engineers, quality, and other technicians to resolve issues and improve processes
Support rework, repair, and root-cause investigations as needed