Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) Level 3

Blue Origin; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Texas seeks a Certified Welding Inspector to certify welds across fabrication, tooling, and launch infrastructure. You will ensure adherence to AWS D17.1, ASME, and related codes while supporting welding, machining and final assembly operations.

The role requires a CWI with 3+ years’ experience, hands-on welding process knowledge (GTAW, FCAW, SMAW), NDT (VT/PT/MT), and the ability to travel up to 25% and lift 50 lbs. Join a safety‑driven, collaborative team at Blue Origin.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience with GTAW, FCAW, SMAW welding processes
• Extensive knowledge of NDT: VT, PT, MT
• Experience inspecting to and working with AWS D17.1, ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D14.0
• Upholding shop fabrication requirements per codes and standards
• Welder performance qualification tasks
• Ability to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and task ownership
• Interpersonal and organizational skills with internal/external customers
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights/ confined spaces
• Willingness to travel ~25% and work all shift hours

Responsibilities

• Certify welds across fabrication teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Perform inspections and document results
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Assist in qualification and testing activities
• Support safety and quality assurance programs

Skills

CWI certification

GTAW

FCAW

SMAW

NDT (VT/PT/MT)

Code compliance (AWS/ASME)

Inspection planning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Tools

AWS D17.1 knowledge

ASME BPVC familiarity

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Join Blue Origin's fabrication and development teams, focusing on welding & fabrication, machining, final integration and testing of large tooling, landing platforms and other launch infrastructures that will enable us to build the foundation for a road to space. Passion for our mission and vision is required! This position is meant to certify the welds across our fabrication teams.

Qualifications:

• Must have Certified Welding Inspector certification (CWI) with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with the following welding processes: GTAW, FCAW, SMAW
• Extensive knowledge of NDT processes including: VT, PT, MT
• Experience inspecting to and working in accordance with national fabrication codes and standards (AWS D17.1, ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D14.0 etc.)
• Experience in upholding shop fabrication requirements established in codes and standards for code compliant fabrication.
• Experience in welder performance qualification tasks.
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with internal and external customers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must be available to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time.
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.

Desired:

• Experience in large assembly / tooling fabrication.
• Experience developing weld maps as needed to track inspections completed on large assemblies throughout the course of fabrication.
• Experience with manufacturing drawing review including robust understanding of welding symbols.
• Ability and willingness to train cross-functional engineering teams on welding requirements and weldment design.
• Experience working with carbon and stainless steels, aluminum alloys, Ni-based Alloys, and/or other aerospace materials.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing processes, (i.e., mechanized welding, machining, cleaning, non-destructive testing methods, tight tolerance assembly, leak testing, final acceptance testing of integrated hardware, working with large assemblies, etc.)
• Experience supporting design and manufacturing teams in an aerospace environment, including preparing specifications, test reports, and design substantiation documentation.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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