Senior Weld Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $120,000 - $160,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
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5+ years aerospace welding experience
Tig laser mig ebeam welding processes
Hands-on fabrication of welded assemblies
** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Weld Engineer for its Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA, to lead the development and improvement of welding processes for the Archimedes Engine. The ideal candidate will have over five years of welding experience in aerospace applications and a strong background in various welding techniques. **

Job Summary

  • Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Weld Engineer to lead the development and qualification of welding processes for the Neutron rocket's Archimedes Engine.
  • The role requires defining acceptance criteria according to AWS D17.1 standards and providing expert guidance on weld repairs and rework.
  • Employees receive a total rewards package including company equity, top-tier medical coverage, and access to an onsite gym.

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** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Weld Engineer for its Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA, to lead the development and improvement of welding processes for the Archimedes Engine. The ideal candidate will have over five years of welding experience in aerospace applications and a strong background in various welding techniques. **

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $160,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years aerospace welding experience
  • TIG Laser MIG EBEAM welding processes
  • Hands-on fabrication of welded assemblies
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering

Nice-to-have

  • CAD modeling with SOLIDWORKS or NX
  • Experience with orbital GTAW welding
  • Knowledge of nickel-based metallurgy
  • Tooling design for reduced distortion
  • Root cause analysis using fractography

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ years welding engineering experience
  • US citizenship required due to ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen

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