Materials/Welding Engineer

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Materials/Weld Engineer for the EMS Group in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role focuses on metallurgical, materials and welding engineering, reviewing certifications, drawings, weld symbols, and developing weld maps to support GA fabricated assemblies.

The candidate will assess supplier weld documentation, perform audits, and train staff in welding practices, with opportunities to contribute to R&D in materials and processes. Full-time position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering; 2+ years engineering experience.
• Metallurgical/materials/welding engineering degree preferred.
• Five+ years of progressive metallurgical/materials/welding experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret welding codes (NAVSEA / AWS).
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Engineering certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews raw material certifications for conformance to PO, drawings and specs.
• Reviews engineering drawings for materials and process notes.
• MAY participate in hands-on metallurgical lab work.
• Reviews weld symbol and code application requirements.
• Develops weld maps for welded assemblies.
• Generates weld qualification documentation (PQR, WPS, WPQR).
• Reviews supplier weld documentation for PO conformance.
• Performs on-site supplier audits for materials and welding compliance.
• Performs weld training for GA welders and staff.
• Reviews welding operations for fabrication work instructions and routers.
• Writes technical documentation and presentations as required.
• May represent the organization in technical issue resolution.

Skills

Welding engineering

Metallurgical engineering

Materials engineering

NAVSEA welding codes

SAP experience

Engineering certifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Metallurgical or welding engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, undersea hardware and systems design and engineering. The EMS Group supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials/Weld Engineer to join our EMS group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews raw material certifications for conformance to purchase order, engineering drawing and specification requirements
• Reviews engineering drawings for correct materials and processes notes
• May participate in hands‑on metallurgical laboratory work
• Reviews engineering drawings for correct weld symbol and code application requirements
• Develops weld maps for welded assemblies
• Generates weld qualification documentation and organizes qualification activities (PQR, WPS, WPQR)
• Reviews and approves supplier weld documentation for correctness to purchase order requirements
• Resolves issues and nonconformance’s related to welding discrepancies.
• Performs on‑site supplier audits to ensure materials, processes or welding requirements are in conformance with purchase order requirements
• Performs weld requirements and process training to GA welders and other staff within the company, such as the Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Design Engineering organizations
• Reviews and approves welding operations for GA welded fabrication work instructions and routers
• Writes technical documentation (i.e. specifications, test reports, lab reports) and makes technical presentations as required
• May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects
• May work on materials, processes, welding and additive manufacturing research and development activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Metallurgical, materials, and/or welding engineering degree preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive metallurgical, materials and/or welding engineering experience is preferred.
• An understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Possess the ability to understand new concepts rapidly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Able to understand and perform materials, processes and welding engineering tasks.
• A good understanding of materials and processes specifications and how to interpret them.
• Experience reading and interpreting welding codes such as NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010-248, NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010 278, NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010-1688, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.3, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D9.1 AWS D17.1, and AWS D17.2.
• Ability to organize tasks to meet schedule needs.
• Ability to read, comprehend and following company policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work extended hours to support business needs and priorities.
• Possess a positive attitude and be open to learning.
• Experience with and an understanding of SAP is a plus.
• Engineering certifications are a plus.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 69,500 - 116,375