Aerospace Welding Engineer

Bobit Business Media; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to lead the development of advanced welding techniques for large aluminum aerospace structures. This role involves hands-on work with cutting-edge welding processes, including friction stir and fusion welding, while collaborating with a talented team of engineers and scientists. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and testing new welding methods, ensuring compliance with industry specifications, and preparing detailed technical reports. If you are passionate about aerospace manufacturing and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering required; relevant experience in aerospace welding preferred.
• Experience with friction stir welding and fusion welding processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop welding techniques and procedures for aluminum aerospace structures.
• Conduct R&D for new welding processes and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Friction Stir Welding

Fusion Welding

Welding Techniques Development

Troubleshooting

Technical Report Writing

Education

BS degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

Welding Equipment

Machine Tool Equipment

Job description

Bevilacqua Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Bevilacqua Research Corporation (BRC) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business based in Huntsville, Alabama incorporated in 1992. BRC provides “best-value” technical and management solutions to a diverse government and commercial customer base in the following key business areas: test & evaluation, systems analysis & integration, security & intelligence, and R&D.

This position is part of the Space Exploration Group (JSEG) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate.

Responsibilities:

The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using both friction stir welding and fusion welding processes. The position’s primary responsibilities are to:

1. Develop welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.
2. Conduct research and development investigations to develop and test new welding processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, and develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures.
3. Prepare technical reports resulting from research and development.
4. Establish welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-weld heating requirements which involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods and welding of critical joints.
5. Perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
6. Serve as project lead engineer to manage specific assigned customer welding development and manufacturing development projects.
7. Help other EM32 W&M Team customers understand and resolve problems related to their welding manufacturing processes.

The selected candidate will perform work under the guidance of more senior engineers/scientists and may be assisted by technicians. As development progresses, routine assignments may be performed independently with results reviewed for accuracy. For non-routine work or to resolve difficult problems, the supervisor provides techniques and procedures to be applied.

Minimum Requirements:

BS degree in Welding Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university is required. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities, possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class. Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the following customer safety certifications:

1. Welding Safety.

The selected candidate must have demonstrated experience developing, understanding, troubleshooting, and qualifying large-scale aerospace friction stir welding manufacturing processes. Experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes on aerospace materials such as aluminum (alloys 2219 and 2195 preferred), stainless steel, superalloys, and/or titanium performed by manual and mechanized techniques is also desired. The selected candidate must be able to work hands-on with machine tool-like equipment involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components and systems. Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards is required:

1. ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017-AMD2, “Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.”
2. ANSI/AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2021, “Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications.”

Desired Experience:

Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards is desired, but not required:

1. NASA-STD-6016, “Standard Materials and Processes Requirements for Spacecraft.”
2. NASA-STD-5006, “General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in Flight Hardware.”

EEO Policy:

Bevilacqua Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.