As a Welder at Impulse, you will have the unique of opportunity of working on developmental space hardware for vehicles yet to fly! Partner with our manufacturing & design teams to build next-gen hardware.
Responsibilities
- Perform setup and operation of various welding systems
- Perform cleaning, grinding, blending and filing to prepare joints for welding/inspections on various metals
- Perform welding on space vehicles, ground support equipment, and fluid systems
- Perform tube fabrication operations such as cutting, bending, flaring, and installation of fittings and seals
- Interface with engineering to identify work instructions and recommend welding improvements
- Use basic shop tools such as saws, mills, drill presses, hand routers, de-burr tools, rotary tools, and sanders
- Operate jacks, cranes, forklifts, and heavy machinery
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Review work instructions and specifications, and complete work buyoffs electronically as the work is being performed
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7+ years of welding experience (i.e. TIG, FSW, OTW, laser) in a development or production manufacturing environment
- Proficient in welding aerospace grade materials such as aluminum, Inconel, stainless steel, and copper
- Basic understanding of causes of weld defects and subsequent repair processes
- Active AWS D17.1 and/or D1.2 certification
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. Understands drawing symbols, flag notes, and section views
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with welding large vehicle/ground system structures and weld tooling fabrication
- Experience with or certification in GTAW/TIG welding
- Experience with or certification in orbital tube welding (OTW), skilled in tube fabricator
- Experience with automated/motion-controlled friction stir or laser welding machines
- Experience with and/or performing non-destructive inspections such as VT, PT, PAUT, RT, MPI
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience welding on ground support equipment, rocket engines, launch vehicles, or spacecraft
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
