Aerospace Welder/Fabricator — Space Hardware Onsite

Gravitics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Comprehensive medical

401(k)

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics in Marysville, WA is seeking a highly skilled welder/fabricator to build primary structure for human-rated spaceflight hardware onsite. You will weld aluminum and steel, form, fit, and operate automated/robotic welding systems, and collaborate with engineering to resolve fabrication challenges.

The role demands 5+ years of Class A TIG welding and fabrication experience, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with NDT.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Class A TIG welding experience (or equivalent) and 5+ years fabrication/forming experience.
• Hands-on welding with MIG/TIG/Laser systems for steel and aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints/technical drawings.
• Familiarity with NDT processes (X-ray, Eddy Current, Ultrasound, or similar).
• Automated or robotic welding experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; sit/stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends; travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Weld primary structure for human-rated space hardware; perform Class A aluminum and steel welds.
• Fit, form, clean parts, and set up welding equipment for production; fabricate tooling to support production.
• Cut, form, and weld from engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance; diagnose defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Operate manufacturing equipment (CNC mills, water jets, bandsaws) and precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers).
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Work with X-ray technicians and support other NDT processes.
• Collaborate with engineering on tooling improvements, build issues, and design feedback; coordinate with quality and manufacturing leadership so shop-floor constraints inform design earlier.
• Set and uphold a high bar for first-article quality and process discipline; diagnose and troubleshoot difficult fabrication/process problems.
• Own equipment configuration and capacity for your work area; forecast bottlenecks and remove blockers.
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and manage spares so equipment stays up and running.
• Ensure shop processes have accessible, correct documentation; help transfer proven processes into standard production.
• Support vendor fabrication/machining when it unblocks development or a process transfer.
• Think creatively and question the status quo while still following documentation and prescribed quality standards.
• Build and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Class A TIG welding

Fabrication / forming

MIG/TIG/Laser welding

Reading engineering drawings

NDT processes

Automated or robotic welding

Lift up to 50 lbs

Travel availability

Evenings/weekends availability

Tools

CNC mills

Water jets

Bandsaws

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Gravitics in Marysville, WA is seeking a highly skilled welder/fabricator to build primary structure for human-rated spaceflight hardware onsite. You will weld aluminum and steel, form, fit, and operate automated/robotic welding systems, and collaborate with engineering to resolve fabrication challenges.

The role demands 5+ years of Class A TIG welding and fabrication experience, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with NDT.