Aerospace Welder

Website Astranis

Aerospace Welder Job Highlights

Title Aerospace Welder
Type Full Time
Experience Not Indicated
Function Production/Manufacturing
Location San Francisco, CA, United States
Company Astranis

Company Profile

Astranis predominantly builds small, low-cost telecommunications satellites. The company is connecting the four billion people in the world who do not currently have access to the internet. It is building the next generation of smaller, lower-cost spacecraft to bring the world online.

Job Profile

The company is looking for an Aerospace Welder (orbital tube welder) who will be responsible for the welding of assemblies of propulsion components in a cleanroom environment.

The position will be involved in the fabrication of multiple geostationary satellites and test equipment.

Educational Qualification

  • The applicants may be required to have a High School Diploma

Work Experience

  • Experience working in a cleanroom
  • Hands-on experience working with fluid systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience welding rocket or satellite propulsion systems
  • Experience with x-ray inspection
  • Experience working with pressurized systems
  • Familiarity with welding standards like AWS D17.1
  • Welding and weld inspection certifications

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Assure process quality, repeatability, and continuous improvement
  • Operate equipment like an orbital tube welder, helium leak detector, manual TIG welder, drill press, chop saw, and weld fixturing
  • Weld and inspect the welds of high purity fluidic systems
  • Work in a cleanroom environment with high-value hardware

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Demonstrated capabilities in orbital tube welding and working in a production environment
  • Willingness to learn and improve skills

Other Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Employer’s Statement

Astranis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for the jobs regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction.

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