Sr. Weld Engineer

Agile Space Industries, Inc.•Durango, CO

1d•$116,000 - $192,000•Onsite

About The Position

Agile Space Industries is seeking an experienced Sr. Weld Engineer onsite in Durango, CO. The Sr. Weld Engineer will serve as the technical authority for metal alloy joining processes across our propulsion systems. This role is critical in ensuring the structural integrity and stability of flight hardware operating in extreme environments. You will bridge the gap between design and production, establishing the standards for high-reliability welding and brazing of complex aerospace components. Agile utilizes advanced additive manufacturing (AM), this role will work closely with the AM, Material & Process, and product design teams to qualify specialized joining processes for as-built microstructures and exotic alloys.

Requirements

B.S. or advanced degree in weld engineering, metallurgy, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field
8+ Years of experience with product development
Deep understanding of metal joining processes, heat treatment, and the impact of welding on microstructural properties.
Foundational knowledge of welding processes and equipment
Familiarity with metallurgy and heat treatment of aluminum, titanium, and refractory alloys
Familiarity with welding of aluminum, titanium, and refractory alloys
Proficiency with AWS D17.1 and other relevant industry standards.
Experience with fracture mechanics, fatigue, and the physics of weld-induced deformation/stress.
Expertise in metal heat treatment processes
Experience with non-conformance and failure analysis disposition
Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience development spaceflight hardware.
Foundational knowledge of electron beam welding process and equipment
Experience with destructive evaluation and mechanical testing of weldments.
Experience with high temperature coatings, such as R512A and R512E.
Familiar with fatigue and notch crack growth propagation calculations.
Experience with bipropellant or monopropellant compatibility.
Familiar with qualifying vendors for special processes such as welding, coating, and heat treatment.
Experience educating other disciplines on welding methodologies.
Experience standing up a metallurgical or weld-characterization laboratory.

Responsibilities

Select and qualify welding and brazing processes for new and existing designs.
Establish and maintain enterprise welding standards and special process specifications in accordance with industry (AWS, AMS) and NASA standards.
Participate in cross-functional design reviews to provide expertise on weld joint design, accessibility, and manufacturability.
Define and manage weld qualification campaigns, including the development of WPS/PQR and the selection of NDE/CT techniques for verification.
Oversee and qualify external welding subcontractors to ensure adherence to Agile’s quality and technical requirements.
Lead root-cause analysis for manufacturing defects or test failures related to joining processes, providing dispositions for non-conformances.
Develop detailed work instructions for internal welding operations and assembly sequences.
Support the growth and training of welding skillsets within other engineering and technician personnel.
Selection and deployment of welding equipment for use on flight deliverable hardware.