Summary

The majority of the work for this position will involve GTA welding rocket components and assemblies, though it will occasionally support the welding of tooling and test equipment. In addition to GTA welding, some orbital welding and resistance spot welding will be required. The welder is responsible for performing setups following written instructions and ensuring the final weld meets internal and customer specification requirements as defined in the work instructions.

In our Redmond, WA site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small-scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from exploring our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wildfires.

Essential Functions

• Perform welding in accordance with detailed manufacturing instructions
• Read/follow work instructions, weld schedules, and specifications
• Perform setup work including heat sinks, weld fixtures, purge lines, etc.
• Manual GTA welding
• Orbital welding
• Resistance spot welding
• Perform visual inspection on welds to ensure compliance, including some limited dimensional inspection

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or
• 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience

Experience (Required):

• 1 years of G.T.A.W. experience with stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and/or steel
• Experience controlling weld distortion and shrinkage
• Proficient with proper and safe usage of welding, grinding equipment, and PPE
• Ability to execute written instructions
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints (dimensions, weld symbols, etc.)

Experience (Preferred):

• Current or prior certification to AWS D17.1
• Proficiency in welding small or thin components, .030” thick or less
• Welding complex assemblies with limited access
• Automatic or orbital welding
• Resistance spot welding
• Proficiency using precision calibrated tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauge, torque wrench, etc.)