Senior Weld Engineer – Space Propulsion Systems

Kokopelli Capital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Agile Space Industries in Durango, CO, is seeking a Senior Weld Engineer I/II to act as the technical authority for metal joining across propulsion systems. The role bridges design and production, establishing high-reliability welding and brazing standards for exotic alloys and AM-driven components.

You will qualify joining processes, collaborate with AM and materials teams, and oversee external weld subcontractors to ensure flight hardware integrity in extreme environments. U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree in weld engineering, metallurgy, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience with product development
• Deep understanding of metal joining processes, heat treatment, and the impact of welding on microstructural properties.
• Familiarity with metallurgy and heat treatment of aluminum, titanium, and refractory alloys
• Proficiency with AWS D17.1 and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience with fracture mechanics, fatigue, and the physics of weld-induced deformation/stress.
• Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Select and qualify welding and brazing processes for new and existing designs.
• Establish and maintain enterprise welding standards and special process specifications in accordance with industry (AWS, AMS) and NASA standards.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to provide expertise on weld joint design, accessibility, and manufacturability.
• Define and manage weld qualification campaigns, including the development of WPS/PQR and the selection of NDE/CT techniques for verification.
• Oversee and qualify external welding subcontractors to ensure adherence to Agile’s quality and technical requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis for manufacturing defects or test failures related to joining processes, providing dispositions for non-conformances.
• Develop detailed work instructions for internal welding operations and assembly sequences.
• Support the growth and training of welding skillsets within other engineering and technician personnel.
• Selection and deployment of welding equipment for use on flight deliverable hardware.

Skills

Welding engineering

Metallurgy

Materials science

Mechanical engineering

AWS D17.1

Fracture mechanics

Fatigue analysis

High-temp coatings knowledge

Laboratory oversight

Education

B.S. in weld engineering or related field

M.S. in materials science or metallurgy

Tools

AWS D17.1

AMS standards

NDE techniques

CT techniques

AM qualification

Job description

Agile Space Industries in Durango, CO, is seeking a Senior Weld Engineer I/II to act as the technical authority for metal joining across propulsion systems. The role bridges design and production, establishing high-reliability welding and brazing standards for exotic alloys and AM-driven components.

You will qualify joining processes, collaborate with AM and materials teams, and oversee external weld subcontractors to ensure flight hardware integrity in extreme environments. U.S.