Aerospace Fabrication Specialist — Precision Welding

Astro Mechanica

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) program and stock options

Self-managed and flexible time-off (P/

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Astro Mechanica is seeking a skilled Fabrication Specialist to join our team in San Francisco, CA. You will perform precision welding (TIG as primary; MIG/laser as needed) on engine components and assist with basic manual machining to support prototyping and fabrication of high‑performance parts for our novel aircraft.

The role requires welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with preferred experience in exotic alloys.

Qualifications

Proficiency in TIG welding (primary method); experience with MIG and laser welding a plus
Experience welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Preferred experience with Hastelloy, Inconel, or other exotic materials
Basic manual machining skills, including ability to operate a lathe and mill
Experience shaping and welding thin sheet metal (.063" and under) is preferred
Experience welding thick and thin plumbing fittings
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Fabricate aviation engine components and assemblies for use in prototyping and testing of our novel aircraft
Partner with design and test teams to ensure that created hardware meets specifications
Provide feedback to engineering about the feasibility of their designs, giving proper 'design for manufacturing' input to them
Perform precision welding using TIG, MIG, and laser welding as needed