Aerospace Welding Engineer: From Concept to Production

Hadrian Automation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

401k

Job summary

Hadrian Automation seeks a Welding Engineer to advance welded assemblies for next‑gen automated factory systems serving aerospace and defense components. You’ll join a driven team across design, automation, and manufacturing to move from concept to full‑rate production.

This hands‑on role demands depth in materials and welding processes and comfort in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. You’ll collaborate with NDE staff and production teams to scale welding initiatives and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 2+ years of experience in welding engineering or weld process development.
• Fundamental understanding of welding processes listed in the role description.
• Experience with high-strength steels, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium, and aluminum alloys.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate status across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes including laser beam welding, GTAW, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, GMAW, friction stir welding, or plasma arc welding.
• Work with welding of high-strength steels and other alloys.
• Collaborate with design, tooling, automation, and manufacturing engineers to implement welding technologies.
• Partner with NDE personnel to evaluate weld quality and support advanced inspection techniques.
• Create welding work instructions, maintenance plans, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) / PQRs.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace, defense, and maritime welding standards.

Skills

Welding process development

Laser beam welding

GTAW (TIG)

GMAW (MIG)

Friction stir welding

Plasma arc welding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

NDE collaboration

Job description

Hadrian Automation seeks a Welding Engineer to advance welded assemblies for next‑gen automated factory systems serving aerospace and defense components. You’ll join a driven team across design, automation, and manufacturing to move from concept to full‑rate production.

This hands‑on role demands depth in materials and welding processes and comfort in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. You’ll collaborate with NDE staff and production teams to scale welding initiatives and ensure compliance