Precision TIG Welder — Aerospace Flight Hardware

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Bonuses

Comprehensive medical, vision, and/or

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a TIG Welder (Starship Electronics) to perform TIG welding on stainless aerospace alloys per drawings and specs. You will set up equipment, inspect welds, and document as-built details while supporting occasional MIG work and electro-mechanical tasks.

Overtime and shifts may be required. Ideal candidates have 1+ year TIG experience in aerospace or related fields, and can read blueprints and welding symbols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ years TIG welding experience (aerospace, pressure vessel, or structural preferred) OR certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience TIG welding stainless steel and similar alloys.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on Starship stainless and aerospace alloys per drawings, WPS, and work instructions.
• Execute fit-up, tack, and weld sequences with high dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Set up TIG equipment (tungsten, gas, amperage, AC/DC/pulse as required).
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of own welds.
• Complete as-built documentation and maintain traceability.
• Use MIG (GMAW) as a secondary process when required for fit-up,tacking, or production needs.
• Occasional electro-mechanical support: chassis/PCB assembly, harness routing, basic functional checks, conformal coat/masking support.
• Follow HT27 5S, safety, ESD, and FOD protocols.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading blueprints

Aerospace welding

Stainless steel welding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a TIG Welder (Starship Electronics) to perform TIG welding on stainless aerospace alloys per drawings and specs. You will set up equipment, inspect welds, and document as-built details while supporting occasional MIG work and electro-mechanical tasks.

Overtime and shifts may be required. Ideal candidates have 1+ year TIG experience in aerospace or related fields, and can read blueprints and welding symbols.