Fabrication Specialist

Astro Mechanica; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) program and stock options

Self-managed and flexible time-off (P/

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Astro Mechanica is seeking a skilled Fabrication Specialist to join our team in San Francisco, CA. You will perform precision welding (TIG as primary; MIG/laser as needed) on engine components and assist with basic manual machining to support prototyping and fabrication of high‑performance parts for our novel aircraft.

The role requires welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, with preferred experience in exotic alloys.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in TIG welding (primary method); experience with MIG and laser welding a plus
• Experience welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Preferred experience with Hastelloy, Inconel, or other exotic materials
• Basic manual machining skills, including ability to operate a lathe and mill
• Experience shaping and welding thin sheet metal (.063" and under) is preferred
• Experience welding thick and thin plumbing fittings
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Fabricate aviation engine components and assemblies for use in prototyping and testing of our novel aircraft
• Partner with design and test teams to ensure that created hardware meets specifications
• Provide feedback to engineering about the feasibility of their designs, giving proper 'design for manufacturing' input to them
• Perform precision welding using TIG, MIG, and laser welding as needed

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Laser welding

Precision welding

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Sheet metal welding

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Job description

ABOUT US:

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system, with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.

WHO WE ARE:

We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

WHO YOU ARE:

We're looking for a skilled Fabrication Specialist to join our team working on engine component fabrication and prototyping. In this role, you'll perform precision welding using TIG as the primary method, along with MIG and laser welding as needed. You'll work across a range of materials including steel, stainless, and aluminum as well as more exotic alloys. This position also involves basic manual machining skills to support fabrication and prototyping work. This is a hands‑on role suited for someone who takes pride in clean, precise welds and enjoys solving fabrication challenges on complex, high-performance components.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Fabricate aviation engine components and assemblies for use in prototyping and testing of our novel aircraft

• Partner with design and test teams to ensure that created hardware meets specifications

• Provide feedback to engineering about the feasibility of their designs, giving proper 'design for manufacturing' input to them

• Perform precision welding using TIG, MIG, and laser welding as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Proficiency in TIG welding (primary method); experience with MIG and laser welding a plus

• Experience welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

• Preferred experience with Hastelloy, Inconel, or other exotic materials

• Basic manual machining skills, including ability to operate a lathe and mill

• Experience shaping and welding thin sheet metal (.063" and under) is preferred

• Experience welding thick and thin plumbing fittings

• Strong attention to detail

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan

• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time

• Flexible work environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.

Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.