Lead Weld Engineer

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 141,400 - 224,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Weld Engineer. This role involves the development and qualification of innovative weld joints to facilitate automated assembly processes. You will collaborate with various engineering teams, design welding processes, and ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in welding for the aerospace or automotive sectors and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a weld engineer for aerospace, defense, or automotive applications.
• Direct experience with automated/robotic welding and laser welding required.
• Ability to lawfully access information subject to U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and qualification of innovative weld joints.
• Design and develop weld processes for various alloy systems.
• Coordinate with teams to implement welded joints into production.

Skills

Automated/robotic welding

Laser welding

Aluminum welding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering

Master’s degree or doctorate in weld engineering, materials science or engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end‑to‑end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high‑volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and it is now expanding to support mission‑critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

As a Weld Engineer, you will drive the development and qualification of innovative weld joints to enable automated, fixture‑less assembly of multi‑component designs.

The Role

• Lead weld development including evaluation, down selection, and procurement of weld technologies.
• Design and develop welded joints, processes, and parameters for a variety of alloy systems and applications.
• Write and implement procedures and qualification plans for weld processes.
• Characterize weld performance for designs through mechanical testing and metallographic analysis.
• Establish weld quality control requirements to conform to aerospace and defense standards.
• Coordinate with cross‑function team of automation, design, and manufacturing engineers to implement welded joints into production.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience performing as a weld engineer for aerospace, defense, or automotive applications.
• Direct experience with automated/robotic welding, laser welding, or aluminum welding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field.
• Experience with new product implementation in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Expertise in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, laser beam, friction stir, or resistance welding.
• Knowledge of aerospace alloys including aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel alloys.
• Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design and layout.
• Familiarity with AWS, MIL, and ISO welding standards and codes.

Work Environment

• This is a fully on‑site role at our Torrance, CA headquarters.
• Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels of Lead Engineer (E06) – Principal Engineer (E07) as evaluated through our interview process.

• Lead Weld Engineer / E06: $141,400 – $194,400
• Principal Weld Engineer / E07: $163,300 – $224,550

Pay Range: $141,400 USD – $224,550 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic compensation package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Wellness and time off: paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year‑end shutdown. Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits: HMO and Premium PPO options, plus company‑sponsored life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Professional development: reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative and high‑performing environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9).

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing