Trueanomalyinc Welding Engineer (II-Senior) at True Anomaly responsible for welding processes, materials, and specifications for flight and ground hardware. Leads weld joint design, qualification, and supports production.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical point of contact for welding
Develop, optimize, and qualify welding processes and parameters, including planning weld qualification test campaigns and interpreting mechanical test and NDE 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 (visual, penetrant, radiographic/CT, ultrasonic, leak, and proof testing)
Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance activities
Drive technical reviews with design engineering on weld joint design to ensure low-cost and repeatable welds
Directly support production on the floor to ensure non-conformances are addressed
Lead new-product introduction, participate in first-time builds, 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
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in weldingMaster's degree in welding engineeringKnowledge of damage tolerance
Required
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 the 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 non-destructive inspection methods, mechanical testing, weld defect characterization, and acceptance criteria
Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences
Experience working to AS9100 processes and standards
Preferred
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 test methods such as 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