Welding Engineer (II-Senior)

True Anomaly • Long Beach, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a hands-on Welding Engineer to serve as the technical authority for welding, owning weld processes, materials, and specifications for flight and ground hardware. The role covers weld joint design, qualification testing, maintaining procedures and welder qualifications, production support, and collaboration with design engineering to ensure welded parts can be manufactured to rate and cost requirements. The level and compensation will depend on experience, technical depth, leadership capability, and the scope of prior manufacturing programs owned.

Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, California. The role follows a hybrid work environment, with some work required onsite. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export-control requirements, including ITAR eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in welding, materials, metallurgical, mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in welding engineering or welded hardware fabrication, manufacturing, or testing for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems, commensurate with the level of responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Tungsten Inert Gas (manual and/or orbital) and at least one of laser, electron beam, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Metal Inert Gas, or resistance welding.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and weldability of aluminum, stainless steel, nickel-based, and titanium alloys.
• Experience developing and qualifying weld processes and welders to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace welding standards.
• Experience with nondestructive inspection methods, mechanical testing, weld defect characterization, and acceptance criteria.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Experience working to AS9100 processes and standards.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations for compliance with space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in welding engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Experience welding propulsion and fluid system hardware such as tubing, manifolds, baffles, valves, regulators, and pressure vessels.
• Expert-level skill in a welding method such as orbital tube, electron beam, laser, friction stir, or plasma arc welding.
• Experience with fractography, metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of damage tolerance, fatigue, corrosion, fracture control, and weld design allowables.
• CNC or robot programming experience for automated welding.
• Background in environmental or qualification testing of welded flight hardware.
• Experience in high-rate or highly automated manufacturing lines.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, MES, configuration, and data management systems.
• Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for welding.
• Develop, optimize, and qualify welding processes and parameters; plan weld qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical test and nondestructive examination results.
• Write and maintain weld specifications and work instructions.
• Select base metals and filler materials for welded flight and ground hardware.
• Partner with Quality to define inspection plans, including visual, penetrant, radiographic/CT, ultrasonic, leak, and proof testing.
• Lead welding equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance activities.
• Drive technical reviews with design engineering on weld joint design to ensure welds are low-cost and repeatable.
• Support production on the floor and ensure non-conformances are addressed.
• Lead new-product introduction, participate in first-time builds, and coordinate first-article inspections for welded assemblies.
• Drive continuous improvement and process control to improve rate, quality, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to welding personnel and engineers.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and sick leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Equity participation as part of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

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