TIG Welder (Starship Electronics)

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 was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

TIG WELDER (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS)

The primary focus is precision TIG (GTAW) welding on flight hardware—structures, propellant subsystems, and aft sump components. Dual-process capability (TIG + MIG) is valued. You will occasionally support electro-mechanical build and integration of related Starship assemblies. Work is performed to strict quality, cleanliness, FOD, and documentation standards.

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
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MIG welding experience (most proficient TIG welders are also MIG capable;dual-processis a plus)
• Hands-on experience with large stainless structures, tanks, or propellant hardware
• Some electro-mechanical assembly experience (harnesses, connectors, chassis build, conformal coat)
• NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-A-610, or equivalent (a plus)
• Experience in a fast-paced flight-hardware production environment
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and adaptability

Additional Requirements

• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching
• Must be able tolift upto25lbsunassisted
• Overtime, weekends, or shifts as production requires

TIG WELDER (STARSHIP ELECTRONICS)

The primary focus is precision TIG (GTAW) welding on flight hardware—structures, propellant subsystems, and aft sump components. Dual-process capability (TIG + MIG) is valued. You will occasionally support electro-mechanical build and integration of related Starship assemblies. Work is performed to strict quality, cleanliness, FOD, and documentation standards.

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

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• AWS D17.1 (or equivalent) aerospace welding qualification
• MIG welding experience (most proficient TIG welders are also MIG capable;dual-processis a plus)
• Hands-on experience with large stainless structures, tanks, or propellant hardware
• Some electro-mechanical assembly experience (harnesses, connectors, chassis build, conformal coat)
• NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-A-610, or equivalent (a plus)
• Experience in a fast-paced flight-hardware production environment
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and adaptability

Additional Requirements

• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching
• Must be able tolift upto25lbsunassisted
• Overtime, weekends, or shifts as production requires

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00

Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50

Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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