Orbital Tube Welder II — Spacecraft Propulsion Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

A leading space technology company located in Texas is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder II. This role focuses on precision welding of spacecraft hardware in a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of hands-on orbital welding experience and strong manual GTAW skills. Responsibilities include fabricating propulsion tubing assemblies and ensuring quality welds meet aerospace standards. The position offers competitive benefits and allows for career growth within the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on Orbital welding experience.
• Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Orbital welding independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
• Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment.
• Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces.

Skills

Orbital welding

GTAW welding skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read 2D/3D drawings

Inspection skills

Tools

Band saws

Grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

A leading space technology company located in Texas is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder II. This role focuses on precision welding of spacecraft hardware in a cleanroom environment. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of hands-on orbital welding experience and strong manual GTAW skills. Responsibilities include fabricating propulsion tubing assemblies and ensuring quality welds meet aerospace standards. The position offers competitive benefits and allows for career growth within the aerospace industry.