Aerospace Welding Engineer

Bevilacqua Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Welding Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will develop and refine welding techniques for cutting-edge aerospace projects, ensuring adherence to stringent safety and engineering standards. You'll conduct research to advance welding processes and lead projects that tackle complex fabrication challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in space exploration, collaborating with top experts in the field. If you're passionate about welding and aerospace technology, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact.

Qualifications

• BSc in Welding Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience with aerospace welding processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop welding techniques and procedures for metal fabrication.
• Conduct research to improve welding processes and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports on welding R&D activities.

Skills

Aerospace Friction Stir Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Welding Safety

Technical Reporting

Education

BSc in Welding Engineering

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Aerospace Welding Engineer

Job Code:	24-ESSCA-014
Primary Location:	Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required:	National Agency Check
Job Description/Essential Functions:
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 key areas: test & evaluation, systems analysis & integration, security & intelligence, and R&D. This position supports the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract at NASA MSFC, within the Space Exploration Group (JSEG).
Responsibilities:
Develop welding techniques, procedures, and apply welding equipment to metal fabrication problems, based on specifications, properties, and engineering principles. Conduct research to develop and test new welding processes and equipment, improve existing methods, and study welding phenomena. Prepare technical reports on research and development activities. Establish welding procedures for production, considering material specifications, processes, and complex alloys. Perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials. Manage specific welding development projects as a project lead engineer. Assist customers in understanding and resolving welding manufacturing issues.
Minimum Requirements:
BSc in Welding Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and safety certifications, including Welding Safety. Experience with large-scale aerospace friction stir welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on aerospace materials (e.g., aluminum alloys 2219 and 2195), stainless steel, superalloys, titanium. Familiarity with standards such as ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017-AMD2 and D17.3/D17.3M:2021.
Desired Experience:
Experience with NASA standards (e.g., NASA-STD-6016, NASA-STD-5006), MSFC specifications, and working with aerospace hardware welding processes is preferred.
EEO Policy:
Bevilacqua Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.