Starship TIG Welder: Precision Aerospace Welding

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ holidays

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a TIG Welder for Starship Electronics in Hawthorne, CA. The role focuses on precision TIG welding on flight hardware, with occasional MIG use and electro-mechanical support.

You will read blueprints, follow WPS, and maintain traceability while contributing to quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 1+ years TIG welding experience in aerospace or related fields, and are able to work overtime, weekends, or shifts as production requires.

Qualifications

• 1+ years TIG welding experience (aerospace, pressure vessel, or structural preferred) OR welding program certificate.
• 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

Blueprint reading

Stainless welding

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certificate or completion from accredited program

Tools

TIG welding equipment

MIG welding equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a TIG Welder for Starship Electronics in Hawthorne, CA. The role focuses on precision TIG welding on flight hardware, with occasional MIG use and electro-mechanical support.

You will read blueprints, follow WPS, and maintain traceability while contributing to quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 1+ years TIG welding experience in aerospace or related fields, and are able to work overtime, weekends, or shifts as production requires.